Some populous Texas counties that have standing orders include: Bell County. Bexar County.
Divorce arbitration offers a way to resolve disputes about property division, spousal support, and other financial matters outside a traditional courtroom. In this process, a neutral third party makes a binding decision after hearing evidence and arguments from both spouses.
In short, yes, you can get divorced without going to court in California if your case is uncontested. An uncontested case means that both parties agree on all significant issues, such as property division, custody, and child support.
An agreed divorce has 3 basic phases: Step 1 is preparing a petition and filing it; Step 2 is notice to your spouse, and Step 3 is the waiting period, preparing an agreed decree, and finalizing the divorce. Before you file a divorce in Bexar County, you have to make sure that your case meets legal residency rules.
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.
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After your petition for divorce has been filed, Texas law requires a 60-day waiting period in order for the divorce to be finalized, even if it is uncontested.
Bexar County District Clerk's Office: Divorce records in Bexar County are usually maintained by the Bexar County District Clerk's Office. You can visit their website or contact them directly to inquire about obtaining divorce records.
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.