Common Law Marriage by Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
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To Have, but Not to Hold? Common Law Marriage and Estate Planning From Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen

Marriage as a legal institution has taken a variety of forms throughout history. As society evolves, how we identify marriage in our society also changes. While not lawful everywhere, in Texas a couple may be deemed married without having participated in judicial or religious ceremonies. These marriages are called common law marriages. Their existence creates some […]