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I have been living with my girlfriend for over a year. Are we "common law" married?
The answer to whether you have established a common law marriage depends on a variety of factors, including living together. To speak with a family-law attorney about the rights and responsibilities of common law marriage, click here:
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I was never married to my child's mother/father. How do I set up visitation and child support?
Parentage, custody and child support are extremely important issues that must be decided by a court, in order to protect the rights of the parents, as well as the best interest of your child. Click here to schedule an appointment as soon as possible.
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I have been separated from my husband/wife for years, but have never gotten a divorce. Now I don't have any idea where he/she lives. Can I get a divorce?
There are a number of options available for you to provide the required notice of your intent to divorce your spouse. Click here to lear more about your options.
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Our original custody and child support order were entered years ago, but now my child now wants to live with the other parent. What should we do?
It is important to document changes in your child's living arrangements, especially if child support is being automatically deducted from your wages. To learn how to update your custody order, click here.
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How long does it take to get a divorce, and how soon can I remarry?
In Texas, there is a mandatory 61-day waiting period from the time a divorce is filed, until it can be finalized. There is also a 30-day waiting period from the time a divorce is finalized, until a person is eligible to re-marry. If you need a speedy divorce, click here:
