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Some populous Texas counties that have standing orders include: Bell County. Bexar County.
Refusing to sign doesn't stop the divorce. Texas law allows one spouse to proceed without the other. The court can issue a default judgment if the non-signing spouse doesn't respond, making decisions on property, custody, and 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.
Yes, you can file for divorce in Texas without a lawyer. However, given the complexities of Texas law, seeking legal advice is recommended to avoid common mistakes.
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.
What Forms Are Needed to File for Divorce in Texas? Civil Case Information Sheet. Original Petition for Divorce. Waiver of Service. Respondent's Original Answer. Final Decree of Divorce. Certificate of Last Known Address. Notice of Change of Address. Affidavit of Military Status.
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.
As a practical matter, all divorces take time. Even after divorce is granted, the quickest it would be official would be 90 days AFTER the judgement is entered. It will be at least 6 months before you can get divorced in the quickest way possible.
The 10-year rule stipulates that a spouse may seek spousal support if the marriage lasted 10 years or longer. However, meeting this duration requirement does not automatically guarantee spousal support but rather makes it a possibility that the court will consider.