Legal Question in Family Law in Texas
I was with a woman for the last 8 years. We went to the court house and got a license saying we were common law married. I just recently found out she still legally married to her first husband. Even though she signed two licenses how much trouble can she get in? Can I get in trouble for turning in the information into the police? Can this information help me get custody of my son?
Asked on 12/08/10, 7:38 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Mark Dunn
Mark D. Dunn
She is a bigamist, and a criminal. Bigamy is a felony in Texas.
You won't "get in trouble" if you report her to the police.
It probably won't make much of a difference in a custody fight.
Answered on 12/14/10, 7:01 am