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The husbands move to Texas after filing for divorce in Missouri might be a strategy to potentially benefit from Texas laws in future legal actions. However, since the divorce was filed in Missouri, Missouri laws will govern the proceedings as long as one party remains there. The move may not impact the current proceedings unless residency is established in Texas and modifications are sought later. Consulting with a Missouri attorney is advisable to understand the implications and protect the wifes interests.Full Conversation
But the husband didn't file in Texas. He moved there days after filing ????️ in Missouri.
In this situation, the husband's strategy might involve establishing residency in Texas for potential future benefits. If he filed for divorce in Missouri, the proceedings would initially follow Missouri laws. However, moving to Texas could mean future legal actions or modifications might be influenced by Texas laws.
Do you have any concerns about the asset distribution or spousal support in this scenario?
No. According to what I find online, as long as the wife lives in Missouri, all future changes will still be under Washington, County Missouri jurisdiction.
In this case, since the divorce was filed in Missouri, Missouri laws will generally govern the proceedings. The husband's move to Texas may not affect the current proceedings unless he establishes residency there and seeks modifications later. It's important to consult with a Missouri attorney to understand the implications and protect the wife's interests. Is there anything else you'd like to know about divorce laws in Missouri?
According to the law, Missouri holds jurisdiction forever so long as one of the parties lives in Missouri. He cannot establish residency for at least 6 months. The divorce has already been filed in Missouri and the wife has responded, so he cannot unilaterally end the divorce proceedings with the hope of refiling in Texas... Which also wouldn't make much sense as any money spent on legal fees in Missouri would've been wasted.
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It seems you've explored the implications of jurisdiction and the impact of the husband's move well. Since Missouri has jurisdiction, the divorce proceedings are bound by Missouri laws, as long as one party remains there. If there's anything else specific you're curious about, feel free to ask.
I'd like to know what possible advantage he could have in this scenario? Why on earth would his Missouri-based attorney encourage this strategy?
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His Missouri-based attorney might encourage the move to Texas for potential future benefits, such as establishing residency to take advantage of Texas laws for any future legal actions or modifications. However, since the divorce was filed in Missouri, Missouri laws will govern the current proceedings.
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