Texas Divorce Legal Questions

A common law marriage requires that you agreed to be married and held yourself out to be married.  That is the only difference between a marriage before a licensed official. The cases are handled the same, but the two requirement I just stated need to be meet before you are considered married.... Read Answer

The answers to all your questions lie in the divorce decree/property settlement. He is not entitled to forge your name. You should immediately write to the company or entity to which he gave the forged document and make them aware of the fact. Also call the county prosecutor's office and make an appointment to show them the forgery etc.... Read Answer

My advice is that you immediately seek advice from a local and experienced family law attorney. Even if the divorce can not be set aside you may have some other claims about property distribution, or contribution of payments to property he claims is his pursuant to the decree. In Arizona he would also have generally been required to sign an affidavit that he mailed or delivered a copy of the decree to you. I hope this helps.... Read Answer

If you are in China, and were married in China, the it would appear that the divorce court in China would have jurisdiction to, at the very least, dissolve your marriage. With respect to any claim you might have to the assets of your husband, that will depend on international law and treaty agreements between countries. I suggest that you speak with an attorney who is familiar with Chinese law on these matters.... Read Answer

If there is a court order restricting overnight visitation by guests of the opposite sex, living with an opposite sex partner is in violation of the order. If that person is your fiance', the easiest and best solution is to get married. If persons are married, they are allowed to live with their new spouses without restriction. If you are not going to be married, you must return to court and show why changing the order is in the "best interest of the children." Not for the convenience of the parties, not for the ease of relationship, but in the childrens' "best interest." This is a difficult burden if the parties are not married. You should contact a family law attorney directly to discuss the specifics of your case, as the above information is general, and not legal advise.... Read Answer

It would be wise for you to at least consult with an experienced family law attorney to review your matter. That being said, in Arizona most county superior court facilities include a self service center where you can obtain forms and instructions on the preparation and filing of a petition for dissolution. Those forms and instructions are also available online.... Read Answer