Legal Question in Family Law in Texas
Hello, My son is married and living separate from his wife and children . I want him to file for a legal separation. Will that stop his wife from running up bills and not paying rent ? How much would he be looking at to do this
Asked on 8/10/10, 11:10 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
Fran Brochstein
Attorney & Mediator
Texas does not have separation. He must file for divorce.
Answered on 8/15/10, 11:39 am
TC Langford
Langford Law Office
Texas does not provide a legal mechanism such as a legal separation. If he does not want a divorce, but some rules need to be in place for the children, he can file a Suit Affecting Parent-Child Relationship. This will not resolve the issues of marital assets and debts.
Another alternative is to file for divorce, and ask the court for a Temporary Hearing to resolve issues regarding the marital estate and the children.
Answered on 8/17/10, 11:14 am
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