[longtermmemmory]

only in CA. Each state varies. The only time any state court in those jurisdictions will mess with the subject is over tangible items like a house or pets (small claims).

[RobbyS]

It applies in Texas as well. All that is needed is a lawyer clever enough to get a judge to accept the precedent. You know the drill. If the case is messy, thrown in any precedent that might apply.