Can i cohabite in the same house with my husband until the divorce is finished?

You may continue to live in the same house. Moving out will not be abandonment. You should have a lawyer to protect your interests. Getting general...

My wife lives in Houston and she has filed for divorce over there. But I live in Washington state.

If you consent, you can be divorced in Texas without having to travel here. You will have to sign a waiver of citation and agreed decree of...

How is spousal support determined?

Just because a party may ask for something does not mean they will receive it. You might also have the right to request spousal support. Both of...

What could happen if I moved farther away than the "contiguous" counties in my divorce decree?

You need a lawyer ASAP. Now that you're moved it's likely child support will be set correctly based on the payer's income & you're son will remain...

Speak with a Texas lawyer to find out if you are actually married. There are many misconceptions about that. If you are, the day on which the...

How may days do I have until I have to respond to the court and, can I respond myself until I seek legal advice?

Talk with a Texas lawyer. If your spouse handed you the papers you have probably not been officially served and are probably under no deadline to...

Should I talk to a mediator as well?

You should talk to a family law attorney. There are many potential issues. If you are served with papers, do not delay talking to a lawyer.

My husband and I are married in fort bend county 2003 and he got married to another woman in harris county in 2006 what can I do

A marriage can only be ended by court action or death. If your marriage was not ended by a judge signing a decree or order, you are still legally...

How much will it cost for an uncontested divorce in Texas and how soon can I get it completed

You cannot get divorced sooner than 60 days after the date the divorce is filed. If everything is agreed it's possible to have a divorce decree...

I was married to an abusive heroin using guy in 2003.! I left him after 2 years but did not divorce him.

If you are still legally married and if Texas has jurisdiction, community property continues to be acquired. There is no automatic 50/50 division....