How do you get a divorce in Texas while incarcerated?
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How do you get a divorce in Texas while incarcerated?
In Texas, divorcing from an incarcerated spouse follows much the same process as a conventional divorce. To file for a divorce when one of the spouses is incarcerated, at least one of the spouses must live in Texas for at least six months. Once this requirement is met, you need to choose a grounds for your divorce.
What are Texas divorce laws?
Texas law allows for “no-fault” divorce, which means the spouse filing for divorce does not have to prove any fault, wrong doing or marital misconduct on the part of the other spouse. However, a judge may take fault into consideration when determining what is a fair division of the parties’ marital property.
How do I file for divorce in Texas with no money?
Many of the free forms that are available online will include an affidavit of indigency. With these forms and the affidavit of indigency, someone who does not have money can file their divorce for free.
