FAQs

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When you file for a divorce, you are legally ending your marriage. The process begins by filling out the appropriate paperwork and filing those documents with the court. Please be aware that there is a mandatory 60-day waiting period  from the time the divorce is filed until you are eligible to appear in court to finalize your divorce  in the state of Texas.

It depends. If children are involved, then it would be filed where ever the children have resided in the last six consecutive months. If children are not involved, then either you or your spouse must reside in the same county you wish to file in for a total of 90 days. So, no, you do not have to file for a divorce in the same county you were married in.

A Temporary Restraining Order, otherwise known as TRO, is an order in which you are seeking obtain temporary orders regarding your property and your children.  The TRO temporarily restricts the parties from disposing of property or taking any actions contrary to the status quo. Not everybody qualifies for a TRO, but you should consult with your attorney on whether or not one would be beneficial for your case.

A court will award sole managing conservatorship (SMC) or joint managing conservatorship (JMC). SMC means only one parent exercises these rights and JMC means both parents are awarded these rights equally.