Divorce in Texas or Arkansas?

[PatentLitigator]

In which state would it be more beneficial for my children and me to file for divorce, Texas or Arkansas? I can show residency in Texas and Arkansas.

I've been married almost nine years. My separate property home (bought before marriage), in which my wife and two children live, is located in Arkansas. My job is in Texas, and I live in a Texas apartment during the work week. My son was born in Texas.

My main concern is alimony. I know there's no alimony in Texas, but does that mean that child support is greater in Texas than in Arkansas? I don't mind paying child support if its truly for my kids. But I don't want to be robbed in the name of child support. My children are also in private school.

My wife works full-time. I pay for all expenses from my separate bank account, except groceries and household supplies.

 

[Ohiogal]

In which state would it be more beneficial for my children and me to file for divorce, Texas or Arkansas? I can show residency in Texas and Arkansas.

I've been married almost nine years. My separate property home (bought before marriage), in which my wife and two children live, is located in Arkansas. My job is in Texas, and I live in a Texas apartment during the work week. My son was born in Texas.

My main concern is alimony. I know there's no alimony in Texas, but does that mean that child support is greater in Texas than in Arkansas? I don't mind paying child support if its truly for my kids. But I don't want to be robbed in the name of child support. My children are also in private school.

My wife works full-time. I pay for all expenses from my separate bank account, except groceries and household supplies.

Arkansas has jurisdiction over the children. Texas does not. Therefore you have to handle custody in Arkansas which means the divorce in Arkansas. And you do not get to determine how child support is used. Oh and there is alimony in Texas. It may not be awarded often but it exists.

 

[stealth2]

And your children do not file for divorce.

 

[Proserpina]

He didn't like the answers down the street.

(Which were exactly the same as those given here)

 

[not2cleverRed]

It would be most beneficial to file in the state where you are legally a resident.

Not another one who doesn't understand that residency is more than holding a driver's license... or owning a house.

Hint: Does Arkansas consider you a resident for income tax purposes? Where are you registered to vote? Are you still going back and forth between the marital home and your apartment?

Define what you think will be "beneficial" for you children. Whichever state you file in, they will have divorced parents. So what are you looking for that you think will benefit them? You're okay with child support, so long as it's not too much child support?! Look up a child support calculator to get some perspective of what is considered standard for where you are.

And where do you intend to live after divorcing? Full time in TX? Are you intending to toss the wife out of the marital home so that you have that as a home base to visit with the children EOW, or are the kids at boarding school?

Frankly, I think your wife should file.

 

[Ohiogal]

not another one who doesn't understand that residency is more than holding a driver's license... Or owning a house.

Hint: Does arkansas consider you a resident for income tax purposes? Where are you registered to vote? Are you still going back and forth between the marital home and your apartment?

Define what you think will be "beneficial" for you children. Whichever state you file in, they will have divorced parents. So what are you looking for that you think will benefit them? You're okay with child support, so long as it's not too much child support?! Look up a child support calculator to get some perspective of what is considered standard for where you are.

And where do you intend to live after divorcing? Full time in tx? Are you intending to toss the wife out of the marital home so that you have that as a home base to visit with the children eow, or are the kids at boarding school?

Frankly, i think your wife should file.

texas does not have jurisdiction over the children!