| GROUNDS
FOR DIVORCE
In Texas, we have "no
fault" divorce or "insupportability." A
divorce will be granted if one, or
both, parties, asserts that the marriage has become
insupportable because of discord or conflict of
personalities that destroys the legitimate ends of
the marriage relationship, and there is no
reasonable expectation of reconciliation.
Texas has retained several "fault" grounds.
Although it is not necessary to allege one of these
grounds to obtain a divorce, the Court can consider
fault in dividing the community estate, and in
deciding conservatorship and visitation provisions.
If applicable, you need to discuss this with
your attorney in detail.
If either spouse has engaged in abusive conduct towards
the other spouse that has resulted in
psychological or physical injuries, tort claims may
also exist. A tort claim could result in a
judgment against the offending spouse.
|
