In order to file for divorce in Texas, at least one spouse has to have been living in Texas for the past 6 months. The spouse will also need to have been living in the county you’ll be filing for divorce in for the past 90 days. So for example, if the husband is...
If you’ve spoken to an attorney, no doubt you’ve heard about retainers. But do you know what they are and how they work? A retainer account or trust account works a little bit like a checking account. For example, if you come to meet with me about a...
If you and spouse do not have children and/or the amount of property acquired during the marriage is less than $50,000.00 then you could serve your spouse via posting. Posting allows the local constable to put notice of your divorce in designated place in the...
What happens next will depend on how the settlement was reached. If the settlement is memorialized in a mediated settlement agreement or a Rule 11 Agreement, you can file a Motion to Enter with the court. The Motion to Enter requests the court to sign the Final Decree...
For the most part, proving residency is as simple as signing an affidavit which indicates when you moved to Texas. There are situations however, such as when someone contests your claim, when you may be required by the court to produce further proof. Acceptable...
