Asked in Divorce for Texas

Q: What I'm entitled to in a divorce?

Married in US, no kids and we live in Mexico, I'm Mexican and my spouse American. We don't own a house and we only have material things to divide... and the fact that my business was located in our home (his parent's), now I will have to move (or close) the business and I no longer have a home. We were waiting for my US Residency but now that matter is paused. We've been married for almost two years. What I'm entitled for? What are all benefits I can get from this?

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Fran Brochstein
Fran Brochstein
Answered
  • Marble Falls, TX
  • Licensed in Texas

A: If you now live in Mexico then where you married is irrelevant since you are no longer considered a Texas resident after you left Texas for more than 6 months. I don't know Mexican law. Talk to an attorney where you currently reside. I hope this info is helpful.

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