Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

Re: What is the required separation time before I can file for divorce when the

There is no specific time for separation. I have had clients file for divorce while still living with each other.

If you are going to "do-it-yourselves", then you need to make sure that you do it right. For example, even though you say that there is no property, are you sure? Remember everthing that either of you has earned from the date of marrieage until now is community property. Have you bought nothing? Are there no retirement or 401(k) accounts? Anything like this needs to be disposed of properly in the divorce decree.

Even if you can't afford an attorney, you should call your local bar association office and ask if there is a legal clinic in your area.

Good luck.

Re: What is the required separation time before I can file for divorce when the

No required time of seperation before you can file. You can even still be living together. Texas is no fault divorce state. You want a divorce you can get one. Just 60 day waiting period from time you file for divorce till time you can actually get it.