Once a divorce is filed, is the couple required to live apart?
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Once a divorce is filed, is the couple required to live apart?
Asked on November 11, 2015 under Family Law, Texas
Answers:
B.H.F., Member, Texas State Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
Generally.... people file for divorce because they are separated. However, Texas does not require the parties to live apart at any time during the process. In fact, some couples still reside in a home until leases expires so as to avoid an early termination clause when neither spouse can afford the lease on their own.
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