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Texas Divorce.

Divorce in Texas is a little simpler then other states.  In Texas you must live in the state for at least six months before filing for divorce, you must also be a resident of the county you reside in for at least 90 days also before filing for divorce in Texas.  Grounds for divorce in Texas are very simple; they do what is called insupportable, which means that it really is irreconcilable differences.  The insupportable means that the marriage is no longer workable with each other, that you can no longer get along, support decisions, or want to be with each other, which results in divorce.  Even if it has been adultery, in a marriage it is simply stated insupportable, that the couple no longer wants to be married.  If you have come across your spouse being extremely abusive you can file other charges against them, but for divorce wise it will be stated insupportable. In Texas either spouse can file for divorce, the divorce process is referred to as Original Petition For Divorce in Texas.  You will file for divorce in Texas with the Family Law District Court.  When you file for divorce your spouse is then served with divorce papers, they are given a reasonable amount of time to respond to the divorce papers that have been filed, and to get a divorce lawyer if they feel the need to.  Although if the divorce is wanted by both, then the divorce process can move along a bit quicker then setting a court date.  If both spouses are in agreement with dept division, property division, child support, and child custody, then the divorce process with take place with out a divorce trial.  If either one of the spouses can agree on even one of these matters, then a divorce trial date and hearing will be set for some point within the future with the divorce court. If the divorce is set to go to trial, you can get set up and request assistance for temporary agreement on child support and custody.  When the divorce goes to trial, this all my be changed pretty quickly, and the court will look at the property, the debt, etc… and split it up after examining the couples, standard of living, the income that they each bring in, etc…to determine how all of the debt will be divided along with child custody and support.  It is best to always be honest and to research your divorce lawyer, remember if you do not get it right the first time, then you may end up back in court again and again. I also want to say that we always think it is important to look into some form of counseling especially if there are children involved.  It helps them move along with the divorce process as it does you, and able to move forward in the future a little easier, especially if there was conflict and a lot of fighting within the divorce.

 

Posted: Feb 05 2008, 06:18 AM by Divorce | with 1 comment(s) |
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cigoramos said:

Hi. Can you tell me what is easier, to get divorced in Ohio or in Texas? We got married in Texas, but currently living in Ohio (but I have plans to separate from him and move to Texas), want to see what would be a best choice children and child support-wise (we have just 1 son, 5 years old). Thank you.

# February 15, 2009 3:36 PM