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.
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.
In a pro se divorce, you can download Texas divorce forms online or get them from the District Clerk's office, complete them on your own, and have an attorney review them before filing them.
Common divorce forms Civil Case Information Sheet. Original Petition for Divorce. Waiver of Service. Final Decree of Divorce. Certificate of Last Known Address. Notice of Change of Address. Affidavit of Military Status. Affidavit of Indigency.
Divorces and Suits Affecting the Parent-Child Relationships Civil District Judge's Standing Order - must be attached to all new petitions for Divorce and Suits Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship.
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.
Online Search: Similarly to marriage records, some district clerk offices provide online search tools for divorce records. Check the Bexar County District Clerk's website to see if they offer this service. Request Form: If online access is not available, you may need to fill out a request form for divorce records.
Standing Orders in Texas Standing orders prevent the spouses in a divorce from hiding the children from the other parent or running off with marital assets. They become effective against the filing party as soon as the case is filed and against the other spouse as soon as they are served.
Top Twelve Mistakes People Make When Facing Divorce Not understanding “divorce code” ... Hesitating when you know that a divorce filing is imminent. Trying to appease the other side. Not reading the paperwork carefully. Hiring an incompetent, uncaring, or unethical attorney. Thinking Temporary orders are temporary.