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Q: I'M NEEDING TO FILE FOR A DIVORCE BUT MY SPOUSE LIVES IN ANOTHER STATE. WE BOTH AGREE ON THE DIVORCE.

WE DO NOT HAVE KIDS TOGETHER. JUST NEED TO FILE

Brett Christiansen
Brett Christiansen
answered on Apr 30, 2024

In Texas, residency requirements for divorce cases are governed by Texas Family Code Section 6.301. According to this statute, either party involved in the divorce proceedings can establish residency in Texas, allowing the divorce case to be legally filed in a Texas Court.

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Q: My partner and I have separated after 15 yrs and I need to know my rights and options as far as dividing our asset

I found out my partner was cheating and we have since separated. We were buying a home and have other accumulated assets. I want to sell the house but she wants to keep the house for herself. we reside in Houston TX

Brett Christiansen
Brett Christiansen
answered on Dec 14, 2017

The answer to this question really depends on the legal status of your relationship with your partner of 15 years. You use the term "partner". Were you married? Did you have any other type of status on your relationship? That will dictate how the property can be handled. That status... View More

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