# Tex. Family Code § 6.005: ABANDONMENT

> Texas · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cfa_C6_S6.005

## Section

- **Citation:** Tex. Family Code § 6.005
- **Heading:** ABANDONMENT
- **Jurisdiction:** Texas
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 6 / Section 6.005

## Text

The court may grant a divorce in favor of one spouse if the other spouse:

(1) left the complaining spouse with the intention of abandonment; and

(2) remained away for at least one year.

## Nearby sections

- [Tex. Family Code § 6.001 § 6.001. INSUPPORTABILITY.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cfa_C6_S6.001.md)
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- [Tex. Family Code § 6.004 § 6.004. CONVICTION OF FELONY.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cfa_C6_S6.004.md)
- [Tex. Family Code § 6.005 § 6.005. ABANDONMENT.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cfa_C6_S6.005.md)
- [Tex. Family Code § 6.006 § 6.006. LIVING APART.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cfa_C6_S6.006.md)
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