Grounds for Divorce in Texas
Once you have decided that your marriage should come to an end, your first step is to file a Petition for Divorce with the Texas Court. In this document, which is a request to the court to terminate your marriage, you must specify on what grounds the marriage is to be terminated.
In Texas, you can indicate fault based grounds or no-fault based grounds, but either way you must authenticate said grounds with testimony or evidence. It is important to be completely knowledgeable of the grounds under which you file and to be aware of any potential legal repercussions that may come with them.
No-Fault Based Grounds
To file under no-fault based grounds in Texas, you must have been living apart from your spouse for a certain period of time. Under these grounds you must cite irreconcilable differences, meaning that the personal conflicts with your spouse are unable to warrant any reasonable expectation of reconciliation.
Fault Based Grounds
When you file under fault based grounds, you are placing fault on your spouse. Here are some reasons why you might file for divorce under fault based grounds:
- Mental Cruelty
- Imprisonment or conviction of a felony
- Adultery
- Domestic violence
- Abandonment
- Drug or alcohol abuse
- Impotency
- Insanity and confinement to a state mental hospital
Contact an Austin Divorce Lawyer
If you have questions about under what grounds you should file for divorce, the knowledgeable attorneys at Slater, Kennon & Pugh Ltd.LLP can help you. Contact an Austin divorce lawyer today at 512-472-2431.