I agree with the previous answers provided, and would like to add that. In a formal marriage, Texas law allows the formal marriage to act as the...

It sounds like you are considered legally married in Texas by having met all requirements for a common-law marriage, including having a marriage...

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Most states have provisions that allow a person to be served by publication or posting at the courthouse, depending on if there are minor children...

It depends on the facts surrounding her situation. Typically she would need to be able to prove in court that she was not advised by an attorney...

A legal and valid marriage in one state is legal and valid in all states. When you married in Vegas if all paperwork was properly filed at the...

Each state deals with common-law marriage, or informal marriage, differently. Based on the facts you provided, some states would consider you...

An engagement ring is considered a gift conditional on an upcoming marriage taking place. If the condition precedent (the marriage) does not take...

The Texas Family Code requires that child support is determined based exclusively on the payor's net income, and requires that the non-primary...

In order to file for a modification of child support and/or possession and access (visitation), there must first be a material and substantial...