When a young couple exchanged vows on a picturesque beach in Florida, they never imagined their perfect marriage would eventually end. Now, with their marriage in shambles and unsure of the legal process in their new home in Texas, they each find themselves asking the question, “Can I get a Texas divorce if I was married out-of-state?”
Like the young couple above, if you were married in another state but currently live in Texas, you, too, may be wondering if Texas courts will grant you a divorce from your out-of-state marriage. Rest easy; the answer is likely yes.
In Texas, divorce laws focus on your current residency status rather than the location of your marriage.
Texas Residency Laws for Out-of-State Marriages
For a Texas court to have jurisdiction over your divorce, at least one spouse must meet the Texas residency requirements. The state of Texas has specific residency requirements for filing for divorce, which are as follows:
- You or your spouse must have lived in Texas for at least six months before filing for divorce.
- Additionally, you or your spouse must have been a resident of the county where you are filing for at least 90 days.
In short, if you meet the Texas residency requirements, Texas courts can grant a divorce regardless of where you got married. It’s also important to remember that while the location of your marriage won’t affect your ability to file for divorce in Texas, issues such as asset/debt division, child custody, and spousal support will be determined based on Texas law and not the state in which your marriage took place.
If you have questions about how these issues impact your divorce, it is recommended that you consult a Texas divorce attorney.
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