Dallas Common Law Divorce Lawyers

Texas Common Law & Divorce

Individuals who have entered into marriage through common law must still go through the divorce process in order to end their marriage. Unfortunately, just because your marriage is an "informal marriage" does not mean that you and your spouse can split up without going through the proper legal channels. A common law divorce attorney at OWLawyers® can answer any questions you may have about common law marriage, divorce, and family law, and help you take the necessary steps to dissolve your marriage and continue with your separate lives.

For more information about how common law marriage and divorce work in Texas, contact us online or call us at (214) 348-6723 today.

Understanding Common Law Marriage in Texas

Contrary to popular belief, living together for a certain number of years is not the only requirement for common law marriage. There are three criteria that you and your spouse must meet in order to be considered a married couple through common law:

1. You must both agree that you are married.
2. You must live together as husband as wife.
3. You have to present yourself to the public as husband and wife. This includes introducing yourself as husband and wife and filing joint tax returns.

If you meet these criteria, you are considered to be legally married and must therefore pursue a legal divorce in order to end your relationship.

To learn more, read the booklet What You Need to Know About Common Law Marriage in Texas , which was co-authored by Attorney Michelle May O'Neil.

We're Experienced with Common Law Divorce Cases

Make sure that you take the correct steps to dissolve your common law marriage by hiring a seasoned Dallas common law divorce lawyer from OWLawyers®.Our team has more than 155 combined years of legal experience and is dedicated to providing high-quality representation and personalized attention to each and every one of our clients.

Contact us online or at (214) 348-6723 to discuss your common law marriage status and to learn whether you need to pursue a divorce in order to end your relationship.