Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

Re: rape and marriage

Based on your question. I cannot answer your question.

Were you raped by your spouse or someone else?

If you are afraid, call a non-profit agency and get into a shelter! You can try:

Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse at 713-224-9911

Women's Advocacy 1-800-777-3247

Battered Women and Children at 713-528-2121

Crisis Intervention at 713-228-1505

I'm sure there are other places that you can call for assistance.

Good luck!

Fran Brochstein

www.familylaw4u.com

713-847-6000

Re: rape and marriage

I think you are asking whether it is legally possible to commit rape against a spouse, or whether consent to marriage is consent to all sexual acts.

To respond, first I would say you should always be polite and considerate irrespective of the law, especially when you close your eyes and go to sleep next to someone who might still be awake.

Think about it.

To respond to your question, the Texas Penal Code of sexual assault (rape) does allow charges of rape of a spouse. You may find the penal code under Texas Statutes on the links portion of my web site:

http://www.reasonable-doubt.com