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What is Common Law Marriage? Common law marriage, also known as marriage without formalities or informal marriage, is a valid and legal way for a couple to marry in Texas. Texas law states that a common law marriage may be proved by evidence that the couple: “agreed to be married”; and
Information on the laws for those who plan to get married or are married in Texas. The Texas State Law Library publishes legal research guides to help both self-represented litigants/pro se litigants and attorneys/legal practitioners locate the legal information they need.
This legal research guide provides information about common law marriage in Texas, including links to the relevant statutes and to information written in “plain English.”
This legal research guide provides information about common law marriage in Texas, including links to the relevant statutes and to information written in “plain English.”
This legal research guide provides information about common law marriage in Texas, including links to the relevant statutes and to information written in “plain English.”
Information on the laws for those who plan to get married or are married in Texas. The Texas State Law Library publishes legal research guides to help both self-represented litigants/pro se litigants and attorneys/legal practitioners locate the legal information they need.
The first page of this guide will provide you with a general overview of community property law in Texas. Subsequent pages will provide information on more specific topics such as debt and property division in a divorce.
This legal research guide provides information about common law marriage in Texas, including links to the relevant statutes and to information written in “plain English.”
There is no Texas law about changing your name after an informal (common law) marriage. To change your name on a Texas driver's license or ID, you'll need to provide a marriage license or a marriage verification letter from the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS).
This FAQ page from TexasLawHelp answers common questions about divorce in Texas. It may be helpful for all divorces, even if there are children involved. Pro Se Divorce Handbook: Representing Yourself in Family Court