Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

divorce residency requirements

My husband and I moved to texas 2 months ago from Minnesota. He filed for divorce in Texas and was told that we could get the divorce under minnesota laws without going back to minnesota. Is that possible? I am all for the divorce by the way.


Asked on 8/18/07, 6:19 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

John Pfister, Jr. Pfister & Associates

Re: divorce residency requirements

If the divorce was filed in Texas, Texas law will apply. However, you can not yet file in Texas as you have not resided her for 6 months. You will need to pursue your divorce in Minnesota.

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Answered on 8/18/07, 11:11 pm


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