Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

Spouses living apart

Does Texas have a time frame that a married person can live apart from the other spouse and be considered divorce. If you do not live with your spouse for over a period of three years or more. Are you still married or does it dissolve the marriage?


Asked on 4/20/02, 10:58 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Alex R. Hernandez Jr. The Law Offices of Alex R. Hernandez Jr.

Re: Spouses living apart

Living apart for three years is considered ground for a fault based divorce. You still need to file suit. Tex. Fam. Code Sec 6.006

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Answered on 4/21/02, 2:29 pm
Gerald R. Yoakum The Practice of Gerald R. Yoakum, P.C. A Full Service Law Firm

Re: Spouses living apart

If you are common law married, living apart for two years without one party starting a divorce suit will automatically divorce you, however if you are married by ceremony then you must get a divorce.If the divorce is agreed between the parties our office will prepare and present an uncontested waiver divorce for $500.00 plus filling fees. call us for a free consultation. 281-485-0990

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Answered on 4/21/02, 2:41 pm


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