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Nov 22, 2001 family code donations common-law marriage void donations cohabitation supreme court

When a Donation to a Common-Law Spouse Is Void Under Article 87 of the Family Code

The Supreme Court explains when a donation to a common-law spouse is void under Article 87 of the Family Code, and what evidence proves cohabitation.