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Divorce FAQ's

Find answers to frequently asked questions about divorce in Corpus Christi.

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No. As a matter of fact, most divorce cases are settled out of court through settlement conferences, collaborative law, or mediation.

Certain situations may force you to go to court, but that's the last resort. It's preferable for the couple to have control over the decisions to be made during the divorce (how to divide assets, determine visitation, etc) instead of having a judge do it for them.

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For you to know whether you are common law married or not, you have to have a “yes” as an answer to all three questions that follow.

  1. Did both parties intend to be married?

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This is something that a lot of people get confused. Separate property is property that you (or your spouse) acquired before you were married. It includes the following types of property:

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Texas is a community property state, but that doesn't necessarily mean that everything is going to be split evenly during your divorce. The Texas Family Code says that courts have the right to make a "just and right" division of property.

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The rules that determine whether or not you can get a divorce in Corpus Christi and in the State of Texas are fairly simple. There are just two of them:

  1. You or your spouse must have been living here in Texas for at least the last 6 months.

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