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Divorce residency rules and where to file in Texas
A Texas divorce can be filed in the county where either spouse has lived for the last 90 days, if they have lived in Texas for the last 6 months. A spouse living outside Texas can file in the Texas county where the other spouse lives.
Educational only. Not legal advice. Sources checked November 2, 2026.
What the official sources say
- A Texas divorce can be filed in the county where either spouse has lived for the last 90 days, if they have lived in Texas for the last 6 months. Texas State Law Library: Filing for Divorce. Checked November 2, 2026
- A spouse living outside Texas can file in the Texas county where the other spouse lives. Texas State Law Library: Filing for Divorce. Checked November 2, 2026
- Nonresident spouses can file in Texas if their spouse has lived there for at least the last six months. Texas State Law Library: Filing for Divorce. Checked November 2, 2026
Official links
How to keep these papers
Keep dated copies of the papers you already have in one place, and write the day something happened on the same day. KeepMyProof is a private phone app for that: folders with checklists, the day it happened next to the day you saved it, and one PDF of a folder when someone asks.
- Bank, retirement and debt statements
- Pay stubs and tax returns
- Household bills and expenses
- Home, car and property papers
- Agreements and court papers you have
- Messages sent to you
- Co-parenting log: dated handoff and visit notes
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More for Texas
- How to get a copy of your divorce record in Texas
- Divorce document checklist: the full guide
- Divorce residency rules and where to file: all states
Neighbouring states
- Divorce residency rules and where to file in New Mexico
- Divorce residency rules and where to file in Utah
- Divorce residency rules and where to file in Vermont
- Divorce residency rules and where to file in Virginia
Questions
Where do these Texas facts come from?
Each fact on this page is copied from an official source: Texas State Law Library: Filing for Divorce. We checked that each source still says it on November 2, 2026. Rules and forms change, so open the official link and read the current version before you rely on it.
Is this legal advice?
No. This page is educational only and is not legal advice. KeepMyProof is not a law firm. For advice about your situation, ask a lawyer licensed in Texas or your court's self-help center.
Which papers should I keep for divorce prep?
A good start: Bank, retirement and debt statements; Pay stubs and tax returns; Household bills and expenses; Home, car and property papers; Agreements and court papers you have; Messages sent to you; Co-parenting log: dated handoff and visit notes. Keep only papers you are allowed to have, write the date on each note, and keep originals somewhere safe.
How can I keep these papers private on my phone?
KeepMyProof keeps copies of the papers you already have in folders with checklists, encrypted on your phone, with no account and no ads. It is free for the first items you save. It is coming soon to Google Play.
Educational only. Not legal advice.