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Palimony laws in Texas

Are there palimony laws in Texas and how long do you have to be together for them to effect someone?

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Re: Palimony laws in Texas The so-called "Palimony" law is really a common law concept which provides equity for two par...

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Re: Palimony laws in Texas

The so-called "Palimony" law is really a common law concept which provides equity for two partners in their relationship.

Holding yourselves out as husband and wife if regularly done over a period of time could result in a common law marriage situation which could give rise to community property issues - joint ownership of assets because of living together as a community.

The only guarantees against being in an asset/liability division situation upon the break up of the realtionship is to have a pre-nuptial agreement in place before moving in together.

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