Weslaco, TX Divorce Law Firms & Lawyers

Texas is one of the few states that acknowledges common law marriage. You are actually entitled to a divorce and a division of any assets you two may have purchased together during the marriage (house, cars, retirement benefits, etc.) It is my hope that you have separated and that you are somewhere safe and away from him if he is abusive. Also, you did not mention if you have any children, but if you do, you would be entitled to certain rights and benefits as it pertains to them. You two may not have been formally married, but that doesn't stop you from pursuing a divorce and the rights associated with any community property you two may have. 

The agreement between two former spouses as to which debts each will pay as part of a community property settlement is applicable to them only. Third parties are not bound by that agreement. The parties to the note are still bound by its terms and are responsible to the bank for payment. The bank can require payment from any of the individuals that signed the note regardless of what the community settlement provides. However, as between you and your ex-husband, you may be able to hold your husband personally responsible for what you are required to pay to the bank along with any damages that are allowed under Louisiana law as a result of his failure to abide by the agreement This response is for general informational purposes only and is not intended to create an attorney-client relationship. For specific advise as to your situation, you should consult an attorney. Further, laws change from time to time and this response takes into account the laws of Louisiana as of the date of this email.