Question:
Does a divorce petition in Texas need to specify the type of marriage ceremony, such as a proxy or customary marriage?
Answer:
No, a divorce petition in Texas does not need to specify the type of marriage ceremony. In Adeleye v. Driscal, the petitioner alleged that the parties were married in Nigeria but did not specify that it was a customary law by proxy marriage. The court held that the general allegation of marriage was sufficient and that the judgment confirming the marriage’s validity conformed to the pleadings. There is no requirement for a divorce petitioner to allege the specific type of marriage ceremony that occurred.