What are the residency requirements for divorce?

In Texas, there are residency requirements for filing for a divorce. These requirements must be met in order for a divorce to be granted. First, either the petitioner or the respondent (the person filling out and submitting the divorce petition) must have been a resident of the state for at least 6 months prior to filing the petition. Second, the petitioner or respondent must also have been a resident of the county (where the petition is filed) for at least 90 days prior to filing. Finally, if the respondent is not a resident of the state of Texas, the petitioner must have been a resident of the state for a continuous period of at least 6 months prior to filing for divorce. These residency requirements must be met in order for the court to have jurisdiction (the power to grant the divorce). If the petitioner and/or respondent do not meet these residence requirements, they may choose to file for divorce in another state instead.

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