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- October 15, 2024
Historically, individuals needed legal grounds based on fault in order to obtain a divorce in Texas. That meant that people could not get a divorce based solely on the desire to end the marriage. One party had to be at fault for the marriage failing, and that fault had to fit into a specific category determined by the lawmakers.
Today, this is no longer true. There is a no-fault divorce option in Texas, meaning you CAN get divorced if you choose that you want to without having to fall into a specific category of circumstances. “Insupportability” is now included as a ground for divorce in the Texas Family Code, being the option that does not require any proof of fault or specific reason for needing a divorce.
Learn more about the legal grounds for divorce in Texas.
Community property is any property that has been acquired during the marriage. This property includes items such as a house, a car, a small business, etc.
In Dallas County, once you have completed your petition for dissolution of marriage you must file it with the District Clerk’s office. The District Clerk for Dallas County can be found at the Dallas County Courthouse. The address of the Dallas County Courthouse:
George L. Allen, Sr. Courts Building - 600 Commerce Street, Suite 103, Dallas, TX 75202.
Phone: (214) 653-7307.
One of the spouses must be a resident of Texas for 6 months to be eligible to file for a divorce in the state. Additionally, the petitioner must be a resident of Dallas County Texas where the case will be heard for at least 90 days.
Yes, you can file for a divorce on your own. It’s best advised to seek a family lawyer who can help you understand the terminology used in courts and to meet deadlines on time. If you can't afford or do not want full representation, limited scope service or "unbundled legal services" may be an affordable alternative to traditional representation.
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