In Texas, a couple can become married without getting a marriage license and having a marriage ceremony.  Once established, a common law marriage has the same legal effect as a ceremonial marriage.

A couple must agree to be married, live together as spouses and hold themselves to be married.

John C. Pavlas can help you determine if you meet the criteria for a common law marriage and can guide you through the divorce process which would end the common law marriage if that is the desired outcome.