Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

rights pertaining to disillusion of common law relationship

i have been in a live in relationship for over one year in texas. Moved across the state because of his asking me to. Was totally deceived into thinking this was a relationship. Left family and friends behind. Now he has been having a relationship with one of his coworkers and plans to marry. He has never once told me of this. Only stated that he thinks I took things the wrong way when he asked me to move with him. He travels every week and I have totally taken care of his home and been raising his

14 year old son. Now i'm an emotional wreck and feel

he alienated my affction and has caused me much mental

stress.


Asked on 10/03/00, 10:12 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
James Grissom Law Office of James P. Grissom

Re: rights pertaining to disillusion of common law relationship

Whether or not you have a common law relationship depends upon the facts. Did you consider yourself to be married? You didn't say that in your brief description. If you would be successful in your allegations of deception, the next question to consider is how much money does he have and can he pay for the harm he has done. But, these types of lawsuits have not proven successful in California and other states.

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Answered on 11/01/00, 9:26 am


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