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Texas Family Code - Chapter 1 General ProvisionsLegal Research Home > Texas Lawyer > Family Code > Texas Family Code - Chapter 1 General Provisions (a) The definitions in this subchapter apply to this title. (b) Except as provided by this subchapter, the definitions in Chapter 101 apply to terms ... "Court" means the district court, juvenile court having the jurisdiction of a district court, or other court expressly given jurisdiction of a suit under this ... "Suit for dissolution of a marriage" includes a suit for divorce or annulment or to declare a marriage void. Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ... In order to promote the public health and welfare and to provide the necessary records, this code specifies detailed rules to be followed in establishing ... When two or more marriages of a person to different spouses are alleged, the most recent marriage is presumed to be valid as against each ... The law of this state applies to persons married elsewhere who are domiciled in this state. Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 7, § ... Except as expressly provided by statute or by the constitution, a person, regardless of age, who has been married in accordance with the law of ... (a) A spouse may sue and be sued without the joinder of the other spouse. (b) When claims or liabilities are joint and several, the ... A right of action by one spouse against a third party for criminal conversation is not authorized in this state. Added by Acts 1997, 75th ... A right of action by one spouse against a third party for alienation of affection is not authorized in this state. Added by Acts 1997, ... A promise or agreement made on consideration of marriage or nonmarital conjugal cohabitation is not enforceable unless the promise or agreement or a memorandum of ... Texas Lawyers
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