Marital Rape

Rape and marriage are not concepts that should overlap. Sadly, it was not until 1975 that the first state in America removed the exception in their state’s rape statute that precluded spouses from being prosecuted for rape. Since then, however, every single state has done away with the spousal exemption, meaning that non-consensual sex is never legal, even within a marriage.

A compassionate attorney may be able to help you if you have been a victim of spousal rape, especially if this violation is associated with a pending divorce. Call 512-472-2431 to discuss your situation with the Austin divorce lawyers of Slater, Kennon & Pugh, LLP, today.

Marital Rape and Texas Law

A spouse is someone with whom a person wishes to share his or her life, including a home and sometimes children. But marital rape is not only a breach of trust, it is a breach of the law.

While many states consider marital rape a lesser form of rape, Texas makes no distinction between spousal rape and stranger rape. This is important for victims to understand, especially if they fall prey to believing that the rules do not apply because they are married. Rape is a very serious crime, and, in the case of marital rape, an act of tremendous disrespect to both the individual and the institution of marriage.

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There are a host of other crimes that often accompany rape, and dealing with such traumatic issues requires the assistance of a sensitive lawyer. Contact an Austin divorce attorney at Slater, Kennon & Pugh, LLP, at 512-472-2431 to speak with someone now.