The test for a common law marriage is fairly straightforward. Texas has a 3 question test. If you can answer "yes" to all 3 of the questions, you are common law married. If you answer "no" to any of them, you probably aren’t.
- Both parties must have intended to be married.
- You must have lived together as husband and wife.
- You must have held yourself out to others as married.
About Cristi Trusler
Board Certified Divorce Lawyer in Austin, Texas and the Founder of Trusler Legal PLLC
