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Texas, unlike some other states, does not have statutory provisions for a "legal separation." Spouses can physically separate, but because Texas is a community property state, all the statutory and constitutional provisions continue to operate on the marriage as if the parties were still living together.
This means that income, the addition of debt, the acquisition of property and all other attributes of a marriage continue and are not effected by a physical separation of the spouses, including the fault grounds set out allowing a divorce.
There are, however, other legal ways to protect the interests of spouses during a designed separation. Methods that have been used by spouses who want to separate but not divorce for the time being, include:
- Contractual separation agreements
- Property partitions
- Filing for a divorce and entering into temporary orders with no desire to complete the divorce.
These options can protect the separating parties from unintended, or unforeseen, consequences which could arise from a separation without divorce.
If you need legal separation law assistance in the Metroplex area the lawyers at Neal, Ashmore & Killebrew are knowledgeable and experienced in helping fashion a resolution for your unique situation.
Our lawyers have more than 100 years' of combined experience in family law. Each of our attorneys are noted for both his and her legal prowess and client service. Additionally:
- Three of our lawyers are Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Family Law.
- Our firm is AV peer-review rated with Martindale-Hubbell.
Our goal is to provide creative family law solutions and to save families money, time and anguish. For more information, please contact our firm.
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We welcome your call to arrange a meeting with one of our skilled Texas family law attorneys or divorce mediators. Dial 972-436-8000. You may also choose to contact us online. All calls and messages are returned promptly.
