Texas State Laws
Updated for 2026
Texas Divorce Laws
Your complete guide to divorce in Texas. Community property state with unique insupportability grounds.
Understanding Texas Divorce Law
Property Division
Texas is a Community Property state.
Just and Right DivisionGrounds for Divorce
No-Fault: Insupportability (marriage has become insupportable due to discord or conflict)
Fault or No-FaultChild Custody
Courts use best interests standard with managing conservatorship.
ConservatorshipChild Support
Uses Percentage of Income Model with income caps.
Percentage of Income ModelChild Custody Factors
1
Physical and emotional needs of child
2
Physical and emotional danger to child
3
Parental abilities
4
Programs available to assist parents
5
Plans for child
6
Stability of home
7
Acts or omissions indicating poor parenting
8
Excuse for acts or omissions
9
History of domestic violence
10
Preference of child if 12+
11
Any other relevant factor
Spousal Support
Temporary Spousal Support
During proceedings
Court-Ordered Maintenance
Post-divorce support (limited)
Contractual Alimony
Agreed in settlement
Key Statutes
Tex. Fam. Code 6.001
Grounds for Divorce
Insupportability
Tex. Fam. Code 7.001
Property Division
Just and right division
Tex. Fam. Code 153.002
Child Custody
Best interests standard
Recent Changes
2024
Child Support Updates
Texas updated child support guidelines and income caps.
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