A Texas man named Paul Nixon has been charged with aggravated perjury after he allegedly filed for divorce without his wife's knowledge or consent. According to court records from Harris County, Nixon submitted forged documents to the court, including a fake waiver of service and a forged notary signature.
In Texas, a divorce that is granted without proper legal notice to the other spouse is not considered valid. The divorce has since been overturned, and Nixon remains legally married.
The situation came to light when Nixon’s wife noticed unexpected charges on a credit card. When she asked Nixon about the charges, he told her they were already divorced. That raised a red flag and led her to contact the authorities.
Now Nixon is facing serious legal consequences for trying to dissolve his marriage behind his wife's back.