You can file for a fault-based divorce in Texas. For example, you may use domestic violence or adultery as your reason for the divorce. If you can prove that these things occurred, you can claim that your spouse was at fault and caused the end of the marriage.
But you don’t have to do this. Like most other states, Texas does allow for a no-fault divorce where neither spouse gets any blame. All you have to do is claim that the marriage is “insupportable due to discord” or that you have irreconcilable differences. Essentially, it just means that you no longer want to be married and you don’t think that there’s any way to repair the romantic relationship.
Why do people use no-fault divorce?
The popularity of no-fault divorce lies in the fact that people are free to focus on what they want and what they choose for their lives. Simply being unhappy in a relationship and not getting along with your partner is plenty of reason to want to end the marriage.
This often means that divorce is easier. If you had to prove adultery, for instance, your spouse may simply try to hide the evidence and deny that they were ever unfaithful. You may know that they were, but can you prove it if they deny it? The same goes for domestic violence or allegations of cruelty.
With no-fault divorce, you do not have to get bogged down in proving that your spouse did anything wrong. You can simply end the marriage, split up your assets and move on. Be sure you know what legal steps to take as you work your way through this process.
