Under Texas law, there is a waiting period of at least 60 days—counted beginning the day after the Petition is filed—before a divorce can be finalized. A divorce can take longer than 60 days, but it cannot be finalized in fewer than 60 days unless one of two exceptions involving family violence applies.
The Writ of Possession allows for the possession of the property, after a deputy has posted written notice notifying the tenant a writ has been issued. By law, we are required to give a minimum of 24 hours notice before enforcing the writ.
Standing orders are the rules that all divorcing couples have to follow, while their divorce is pending in San Antonio or in Bexar County. All of the local judges have issued the Standing Orders, by their signature on a public form.
A domestic standing order is a legal order automatically issued by the court when a family law case, such as divorce, legitimation or child custody, is filed.
These orders are court orders and are legally enforceable. The following Dallas-area counties have standing orders that protect both parties when a divorce is filed: Dallas, Collin, Denton, Rockwall, and Kaufman. Tarrant County does not have standing orders to protect parties during a divorce or modification suit.
except when made during a trial or hearingmust be in writing, unless the court permits the party to make the motion by other means. must state the grounds on which it is based and the relief or order sought. may be supported by affidavit.
To obtain a copy of a divorce decree contact the District Clerk's Office at (210) 335-2113. The office is located at 101 W. Nueva, Suite 217, San Antonio, Texas 78205 and is operated Monday through Friday from am to pm. More about the District Clerk's Office.
A motion is a written request made to the court, asking the judge to issue an order. The motion must be supported by evidence.
The motion may include affidavits and documentary evidence in support of the contention that there is no genuine issue of material fact in dispute.