Residency Requirements for Divorce
Going through divorce is a trying time for anybody. If you have recently made a big move between cities or states, you are likely already dealing with enough drastic changes as it is. Having a major upheaval in your personal life as well is likely to be overwhelming.
An experienced divorce lawyer in your new state can help you through the many details of the divorce process. He or she can advise you on all aspects of divorce, including residency requirements, which is an especially important consideration for new residents. If you are considering or anticipating divorce in Texas, please contact the Austin divorce lawyers of Slater, Kennon & Pugh Ltd.LLP at 512-472-2431.
Texas Residency Requirements
Texas has very specific residency requirements for couples who are seeking divorce. According to state law, you or your spouse must have been living within Texas for six months before you can file for divorce. Also, you must have lived within your current county for 90 days. Once your divorce has been filed, Texas law requires that a couple wait 60 days before the divorce is made official.
If You Don’t Qualify as a Texas Resident
If neither you nor your spouse has been living in Texas for the requisite 6 month period or within one county for 90 days, there are a number of options available to you. If you want a divorce immediately, you may want to consider seeking divorce in the state in which you and your spouse previously lived. If this isn’t possible for you, however, you may have to wait until the required time has passed so that you can divorce in Texas. You and your spouse could continue to live together until you can pursue divorce, or you could consider separating.
Before taking any action, consider talking with a Texas divorce lawyer so that you are aware of all of the options available to you. Even if you do not yet meet the residency requirements, you can still consult with a lawyer to clarify the details of the divorce process and begin preparations.
Contact Us
For more information on divorce in Texas, including residency requirements and the options available to you, contact the experienced Austin divorce lawyers of Slater, Kennon & Pugh Ltd.LLP today at 512-472-2431.