Dealing with a sexually transmitted disease (STD) in the context of divorce can be a sensitive situation. Providing Grounds for the Divorce While Texas is a no-fault state, meaning that you can file for divorce without having to show wrongdoing on the part of either spouse, you can also file for divorce with cause if circumstances show there has been fault. If your spouse has knowingly given you an STD, you may be able to file on grounds of cruelty and adultery. Cruelty is when one spouse acts in a way that causes physical or mental harm to the other, and adultery is when a person has … [Read more...]