Where Can You File for Divorce in Houston, TX?
If you live in Houston, Texas and wish to file for divorce you must first meet the residency requirements. Next, you must be sure you file the petition in the proper court.
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Residency Requirements
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All states have a residency requirement that must be met before one can file for divorce. The residency requirement determines whether you qualify to apply in the state itself and where in the state you must file the petition. In Texas, you or your spouse must have been domiciled in Texas for the preceding six months and lived in the county where you intend to file for the past 90 days.
Proper Court
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Houston, Texas is located in Harris County. You will find county and district courts in Harris County, Texas. District court is the court that has jurisdiction to hear family law matters including divorce.
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Procedure
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To initiate a a divorce proceeding in Houston, you must file a petition for divorce with the Harris County district court. You will also need to serve your spouse with the petition.
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