How do I file for divorce if my spouse is incarcerated?
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How do I file for divorce if my spouse is incarcerated?
You will need to serve the following documents:Application for Divorce and any other sealed documents. Acknowledgement of Service for the person in charge of the prison to sign and return to you. The court brochure ‘Marriage, Families and Separation’. A cover letter to the person in charge of the prison (see page 3).
How do I file for divorce if my spouse is incarcerated in Texas?
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. This is used to justify the dissolution of marriage.
How do you serve someone in jail in Texas?
In order to have an incarcerated respondent served with notice that you have filed suit, contact the sheriff or constable in the county where the respondent is incarcerated. You then can make arrangements to send the initial court papers to the sheriff or constable.
