Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

I moved away from an alcoholic husband from MD to TX 1 year ago with my 3 children and he filed for limited divorce/sole custody that is pending court hearing. How soon can I file divorce/custody here in Houston & which will take precedence?


Asked on 5/07/15, 1:33 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
TC Langford Langford Law Office

You already have a problem if the case is already pending in Maryland. You could have filed a SAPCR immediately upon arrival, and joined it to a divorce action after 6 months. I do not know Maryland law. Under Texas law, your husband's 'first to file' in a Maryland Court, may limit Texas jurisdiction over the divorce and the property. You need to speak with a Houston attorney immediately - the issues of child support and conservatorship still need to be addressed.

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Answered on 5/08/15, 1:28 pm


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