I don’t believe that’s an official designation, but many attorneys who handle divorce cases find that the turn of a new year typically sparks big decisions – including ending a marriage. But what if it were more difficult to obtain a divorce? Would you keep trying to make it work?
State lawmaker Mark Krause, R-Fort Worth says, he wants to eliminate no-fault divorces which allows a couple to split amicably. He says, “… this may make folks concentrate on this a little harder before they enter into that relationship, or stick it out to where they can restore that relationship and the tough times in marriage.”
Krause filed House Bill 93 hoping to eliminate “insupportability” as grounds for a divorce. Essentially, anyone who wants to dissolve their marriage amicably would have to live separately for three years before filing for divorce.
There are, of course, exceptions – but a partner would have to accuse the other of cruelty, adultery, or abandonment in order to avoid the three year waiting period.
Interestingly, divorce rates in Texas are down. As of 2014, Texas dropped to 2.6 divorces per 1,000. In 2001, the rate was 4 per 1,000.
The bill is not only controversial, but is considered a long shot, even amongst Republicans. Rep. Debbie Riddle, R-Tomball told the Star-Telegram, “That is really getting in the middle, and I’m not sure it fixes things. I think if anything, it makes things worse.”
If you’re considering a divorce, or you’d like to sit down and discuss your available options, you don’t have to wait three years. We can offer an immediate appointment.
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