Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

I'm seeking a divorce from my wife the 15 years. Her children run our home. Her sons do practically whatever they want and we cannot come to an agreement onhow to discipline them properly. I left Colorado in March of 2012 after my stepson tried to assault me and through my belongings out of the house into the front yard. I called the Colorado police and then moved to Texas. I'm now a resident of Texas yet seeking a divorce. I'm seeking a divorce yet my wife wants to hold on to me for financial reasons, meaning retirement. So how can I file in Texas when I married in Colorado?


Asked on 12/20/12, 9:05 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Bruce Zivley Bruce C. Zivley, Attorney at Law

If the two of you have any minor children together, and that child is still living in Colorado, then the divorce must be filed in Colorado. If there are no minor children and you have resided in Texas for at least six months, then you can file here. Once filed, you would need to have her served with a copy of the Original Petition for Divorce. I am a board certified specialist in the field of family law. i would be glad to visit with you further if you would contact me. My website is www.brucezivley.com My contact information is on my website.

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Answered on 12/20/12, 9:32 am
Fran Brochstein Attorney & Mediator

I agree with Bruce. If you own real property in Colorado you might want to file there. But you probably need to talk to a family law attorney in person about your options.

Look on this website & on www.avvo.com - they are the 2 most popular sites & both allow people to post free questions. Bruce & I are on both of them. Bruce answers a lot of questions for people & I always agree with his answers.

Merry Christmas!

I'm sorry you are going through this -- unfortunately this happens a lot in second marriages.

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Answered on 12/22/12, 1:08 pm


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