Boerne, TX Divorce Law Firms & Lawyers

He must file for a divorce.  He may have facts for an annulment, even.  The cost is a typical county is about $250 to file for a divorce, but provided they have no accumulated much in debt or assets, the process should be fairly quick.  He will have to wait 60 days from the date of filing to obtain a final Divorce Order/Decree - as that is Texas law.  He should contact an attorney ASAP.  Many, like myself, offer free consultations to residents in their area.

If you and your husband have lived together in Ohio, you can file for divorce after living here 6 months. If your husband does not, or has not, lived in Ohio with you, Ohio does not have jurisdiction over him. What that means is that you can file, but if he challenges jurisdiction, you cannot proceed. If he just doesn't respond, you can complete the divorce, but your husband could later argue the divorce is void for lack of jurisdiction. As for filing in Texas, if you don't live there, you probably cannot file there, but you would have to consult a Texas lawyer about that.

If you and your husband purchased the new house during your marriage using community funds, then it is most likely community property subject to a just and right division as part of your divorce process.If there is a mortgage on the new house, in most circumstances, if the court awards the new house to one spouse, that spouse will also be obligated to pay the mortgage payments.  If both spouses are on the mortgage, the spouse to whom the house is awarded will sign a deed of trust to secure assumption to protect the other spouse in the event of a future failure to pay the mortgage.  If there is substantial equity in the new house, the spouse to whom the house is awarded may be ordered to pay a sum of money to the other spouse, which in most such circumstances will be protected by an owelty lien.Alternatively, the court may order the parties to sell the new house and then divide the net proceeds between you in a manner that is just and right.