Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

my wife is divorcing me and i do not want it. before she said she wanted the divorce there were no signs of problems or communication of concerns or arguments. it all happened randomly and i was blindsided by it. since then all lines of communication regarding our relationship have been closed. she has refused my attempts to talk things out or counseling. she has done this before but we have always worked it out and been happy. she is a very impressionable person and can be persuaded by others especially her parents who haven't been a fan of our marriage. i feel she was talked into this and didn't make a decision based on our relationship. texas is a no fault divorce state what are my options?


Asked on 12/10/13, 10:30 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Fran Brochstein Attorney & Mediator

In Texas, a judge will grant a divorce just because one party wants it.

Most judges no longer refer people to counseling since they have found it does not work when people are ordered by a judge to attend. In order for counseling to be effective, the parties must be willing to enter into it in good faith.

I recommend that you hire an attorney immediately to help you. Look on this website and on www.avvo.com for an attorney.

I'm sorry that you are going through this.

I am a mediator in Houston, TX, if both of you are willing to participate in mediation it is often helpful in settling divorces at a reasonable price and quickly. But I cannot force her to attend or force her to reconcile with you.

www.familylaw4u.com - is my website.

Good luck!

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Answered on 12/13/13, 9:48 am


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