Can I get a divorce in Texas if I was married in another state?
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Can I get a divorce in Texas if I was married in another state?
Texas’ residency requirement for divorce only allows divorce in a Texas court if one of the parties has been living in Texas for at least 6 months before filing for divorce. That means that you can legally file for divorce in Texas even if you were married in another state.
What is a spouse entitled to in a divorce in Georgia?
What is a spouse entitled to in a divorce in Georgia? Under Georgia law, each spouse is entitled to an equitable share of the marital property. This does not equate to an equal division, but instead a fair split between the parties.
How long do you have to be married to get spousal support in Georgia?
A marriage of three years or less is rarely awarded alimony, a marriage of ten years or less may be awarded alimony but the amount will be reduced and the period of alimony is usually about a third of the length of the marriage.
Is GA a marital property state?
Georgia, like most states, doesn’t recognize community property where everything acquired by each spouse during the marriage is owned equally by both spouses. In Georgia, property division during divorce is governed by court cases instead of legislative statutes.
