Texas is one of the few states that still recognizes fault-based divorces, and may grant a divorce in one spouse's favor if sufficient grounds for fault are established. Under Section 6.005 of the Texas Family Code, abandonment is one of the seven grounds for a fault-based divorce in Texas. If a spouse is found guilty of abandonment, it can have serious consequences on the outcome of the divorce. For instance, if the courts determine that claims of abandonment are true, they may grant more custody to the abandoned spouse, as well as a greater share of the marital assets.
If your spouse abandoned you and your children, contact the Clark Law Group to speak with a Dallas divorce attorney about filing for a fault-based divorce.
Grounds for a Texas Divorce
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