No, there isn't.  You can only file for divorce in Texas, not separation.  As far as Texas is concerned, you're married until you are divorced.

Yes, you can so long as you properly notice your spouse of the pending divorce action.  Your spouse may be able to assert rights under the federal Solidiers and Sailors Civil Relief Act.  These rights would not stop the divorce completely but would rather abate the divorce proceeding for a specific amount of time.

If you suspect that your spouse is using drugs, one of the first things you will want to file with the court would be a "Motion for Drug Screen".  If your spouse tests positive for drugs, a court can do several different things. read more »

While they may pay a role in the day to day life of their spouse's children, step-parents cannot be ordered by the court to be financially obligated to their step-children.  In fact, use of a step-parent's income in child supportFunds which are ordered by the court to be paid by one parent to the custodial parent of minor children after a separation or divorce. calculation is prohibited by the Texas family code.

There are several issues involved in the divorce process and determining the issues involved is a fact intensive case by case analysis.  In general the issues of property division, support (spousal and child), conservatorship and visitation are what need to be addressed in the majority of cases.

This question is covered in more detail in the divorce seminar video. I recommend that you watch it to learn more.

Although the court may allow you to use community propertyGenerally, this is all property that was acquired during the marriage. to pay some legal fees while the divorce is pending, for the most part judges tend to expect each party to pay for their own attorney.