Q: Divorce Options
My mother separated from my father almost 20 years ago but never got legally divorced. My father is a convicted felon that was deported to his home country almost 10 years ago and has no way of returning to the US. There is no property or children to contest. What are my mom's options to legally separate - divorce/annulment, etc?
A: Texas does not recognize legal separation and your mother should speak with a qualified divorce lawyer to get the process of obtaining a divorce started. The fact that they have been separated for 20 years does not change the validity of the marriage.
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