TX Bar Family Law

Question 1

Under the Texas Family Code, what is the residency requirement for filing a divorce petition?

Accepted Answer

One spouse must have been a Texas domiciliary for 6 months and a county resident for 90 days

Answer

Both spouses must have lived in Texas for 1 year

Answer

Either spouse must have lived in Texas for 30 days

Answer

No residency requirement exists

Question 2

In Texas, which ground for divorce does NOT require proof of fault?

Accepted Answer

Insupportability (no-fault)

Answer

Adultery

Answer

Cruelty

Answer

Abandonment

Question 3

How does Texas law define community property in the context of divorce?

Accepted Answer

All property acquired by either spouse during the marriage except by gift, devise, or descent

Answer

Only property with both spouses' names on the title

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All property owned by both spouses at any time

Answer

Only real property purchased during the marriage

Question 4

What is the mandatory waiting period for a Texas divorce after the petition is filed?

Accepted Answer

60 days

Answer

30 days

Answer

90 days

Answer

180 days

Question 5

Under Texas law, which standard governs child custody determinations?

Accepted Answer

Best interest of the child

Answer

Preference of the custodial parent

Answer

Equal division between both parents automatically

Answer

Financial superiority of one parent

Question 6

What is the maximum percentage of net income that can be ordered for child support for one child in Texas?

Accepted Answer

20%

Answer

15%

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25%

Answer

30%