Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

Divorce While Pregnant

Can a man divorce a woman in the State of Texas while she is pregnant? He has been in State Jail for almost a year and he is not the father of this baby.


Asked on 4/10/03, 12:53 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Paul T. Hebda, Ph.D., J.D. The Hebda Law Firm

Re: Divorce While Pregnant

He can certainly file if he isn't the father of child. A paternity test will need to be done to confirm this, and the process can go forward as the court determines the paternity of the child and enters orders appropriately.

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Answered on 4/10/03, 2:17 pm


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