What are the grounds for divorce in Texas?
Texas is a “no fault” state. This means that a party may obtain a divorce and does not have to prove either spouse caused the breakup of the marriage. The no fault ground for divorce is insupportability, which means that the relationship between the parties does not support the marriage and more specifically that there is a discord or conflict of personalities which has destroyed the legitimate ends of the marriage relationship. In some situations, a party may decide to plead and prove a ground for divorce.
“Fault” grounds for divorce include adultery or cruel treatment. Because a court may consider “fault” in the breakup of a marriage as a factor in deciding how to divide the property and debts, a party may choose to plead a “fault” ground for divorce. There are other grounds you need to know if filing for a divorce such as residency requirements and property and debts. Dallas family lawyer Lisa Garza, P.C., will assist you in determining the proper grounds for divorce before filing an application. For more information, contact her at (888) 646-2373.
