All said, in Tarrant County, you should expect 3 to 6 months in the best circumstances, and a year if both parents aren't in agreement over the final terms.
Texas requires a 60-day “cooling off” period once a petition for divorce has been filed. Once the 60-day period has passed, a divorce order may be entered. Therefore, if the parties have come to a full agreement, they could be divorced in as little as two months. Typically, even uncontested cases take 90 to 120 days.
Your divorce. The 61-day waiting period is required by law and there are no exceptions. you plan to go to court. At the prove-up appointment, this happens.
While some uncontested divorces can happen in as little as 60 days, if there are disputed issues involving child custody or support, spousal maintenance and property division, obtaining a divorce will take longer.
All documents you want to file with the court must be filed with the District Clerk's Office through e-filing, in person, fax, or by mail. Contact the District Clerk's office with any questions at (817) 884-1574 or dclerk@tarrantcounty.
The Tarrant County Family Courts are in the Tarrant County Family Law Center at 200 East Weatherford Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76196. For parking, look at the parking information provided on the county website. Hours of Operation: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Here is a divorce court in Tarrant County that you may bring your case to: Court Name: 231st District Court · 233rd District Court · 322nd District Court · 324th District Court · 325th District Court · 360th District Court. Clerk Name: Thomas A. Court Address: 401 W Belknap, Fort Worth, Texas 76196. Phone: 817-884-1111.
Divorce Records? Divorce records in Tarrant County are handled by the District Clerk's office. Please visit the District Clerk's website for more information or call 817-884-1880.
All documents you want to file with the court must be filed with the District Clerk's Office through e-filing, in person, fax, or by mail. Contact the District Clerk's office with any questions at (817) 884-1574 or dclerk@tarrantcounty.