Texas Divorce

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Divorce Law

Timing and Jurisdiction:

One spouse must be a domiciliary of the State of Texas for at least six months and a resident of a county for ninety days before a divorce can be filed.

After the divorce is filed, there is a minimum 60-day waiting period before the divorce can be granted. Most cases take more than sixty days, to find out what there is and to finalize the agreed documents.

Grounds:

No-Fault Divorce Grounds: (1) the marriage has become insupportable because of discord or conflict of personalities that has destroyed the legitimate ends of the marriage relationship and prevents any reasonable expectation of reconciliation; or this no-fault ground (2) living separate and apart without cohabitation for 3 years. [Texas Codes Annotated; Family Code, Chapters 6.001 and 6.006].

Hearing:

After the 60 day period has elapsed there will be a hearing. The hearing last approximately 10 minutes. Only the moving party has to attend the hearing, but it is advisable for both parties to attend.

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Child Custody and Visitation Law
FAQ on Child Custody and Visitation
Child Custody Resources
Joint or sole managing conservatorship (custody) is determined according to the best interests of the child. The sex of the parents is not a factor for consideration. The wishes of the child may be considered.

See generally, Texas Custody Issues.

Property Division
Texas is a "community property" state. The "community" property, consisting of
any other property acquired by either spouse during the marriage, will be divided equally, unless the court finds that equal division would be unjust. Any property possessed by either spouse during the marriage is presumed to be community property unless it can be shown that the property is actually separate property. [Texas Codes Annotated; Family Code, Chapters 7.001-7.006].

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