Common Law marriage requirments in Texas
What are the requisites that must be met before a couple would be considered ''common Law'' married in the state of Texas?
Asked on 3/02/02, 6:45 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Gerald R. Yoakum
The Practice of Gerald R. Yoakum, P.C. A Full Service Law Firm
Re: Common Law marriage requirments in Texas
1. Cohabitate (live together),and
2. Hold themselves out to the public as married, and
3. Both intend to be married.
Number 2&3 go together, if all three of these elements are present and can be proved then you are common law married in the state of Texas.
Answered on 3/03/02, 10:40 am
