Legal Question in Family Law in Louisiana

Re: Marriage laws

It may not matter which law applies.

First, in Louisiana if a marriage is null but one of the "spouses" entered the marriage in good faith (your victim in this matter) then that person is a putitive spouse. A putative spouse has all of the rights of a true spouse and, unless both spouses are in good faith, none of the responsibilities.

Further, as the "funds" probably preceeded the "marriage" they never were community property.

Seek a lawyer immediately.

Re: Marriage laws

I am unfamiliar with the residency requirements for a valid marriage in Texas, but, as I understand it, the person performing the ceremony does not have to actually be licensed, but both parties to the marriage must believe that the person is authorized to perform the ceremony. It probably cannot be invalidated simply because of a lack of license. However, if one party knew that the person performing the marriage was not licensed, you may have recourse. There is always the possibility that the innocent spouse can bring a civil suit for fraud. If both parties are domiciled in Louisiana, then Louisiana laws must be followed.