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Frequently Asked Questions
At least one spouse must have been a resident of Texas for six months prior to filing for divorce.
There is a 60-day waiting period after filing for divorce before it can be finalized.
Texas is a “no-fault” divorce state, which means that neither spouse has to prove that the other did something wrong to cause the divorce. The only ground for divorce is “insupportability,” which means that the marriage has become insupportable due to discord or conflict of personalities that destroys the legitimate ends of the marital relationship and prevents any reasonable expectation of reconciliation.
Texas is a community property state, which means that all property acquired during the marriage is presumed to be community property and subject to division in a divorce. However, there are exceptions for property acquired by gift, inheritance, or personal injury settlement.
The best interests of the child are the primary consideration in determining child custody. Texas law encourages both parents to have frequent and continuing contact with their children
