Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

My spouse and I seperated in 2008 and he then married thru Justice of Peace in April 2008 another woman then in June of 08 we restored our relationship we have been common law married scince 1989 we have notarized affidavit of our common law marriage that we had to retrieve for when he was in the Texas Penitentiary our question is should we file for an annulment? can we file for an annulment with that other woman? or should I go and file for divorce? for then in turn would make the Justice of Peace marriage with that other woman voided. I would appreciate a honest answer. My spouse and I are now on our 5th child and we do have the document of our notarized common law marriage done in Houston,Texas Harris County Thank you and God Bless


Asked on 8/17/09, 8:36 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Patricia F. Bushman BUSHMAN LAW OFFICES

If I read this correctly your husband committed bigamy when he married another woman without divorcing you first. This is more complicated than an email. You need to make an appointment and talk with a good family law attorney.

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Answered on 8/17/09, 9:13 pm


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