How much does a divorce cost
to file in Texas?
How much does a divorce cost to file in Texas?
The average cost of a traditional contested divorce is around $15,500 with
no kids and around $22,500 with minor children. Spouses seeking an uncontested divorce
using LetsGetDivorced.com services can enormously reduce divorce
costs and get all of their divorce paperwork inexpensively for only
$97.
How long will it take to get
divorced in Texas?
How long will it take to get divorced in Texas?
Texas requires a minimum 60-day waiting period between filing a Petition for Divorce
and when a judge can finalize the divorce, so the quickest a divorce can be granted is 61 days.
What are the residence
requirements to file divorce
in Texas?
What are the residence requirements to file
divorce in Texas?
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In Texas, when the divorce petition is filed, either the spouse who files it (the petitioner) or the spouse whom it is served on (the respondent) must have lived in Texas for the past six months.
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And, one of the spouses must have been a resident of the county in which the petition is filed for at least 90 days before the filing.
How do I file for divorce
in Texas?
How do I file for divorce in Texas?
To file for divorce in Texas, a petitioner should:
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Prepare divorce paperwork
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File completed divorce forms with the court
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Serve the respondent with divorce papers
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Attend a hearing where a judge can sign a Final Decree of Divorce.
Can I get a free divorce
in Texas?
Can I get a free divorce in Texas?
It's possible to get a free divorce in Texas, but there are some requirements. First, the petitioner
should file for an uncontested divorce. Second, the petitioner needs to be able to get their divorce
documents and have them filled out for free. And lastly, to not be charged the court's filing fee the
petitioner has to file a fee waiver form called an "Affidavit of Inability to Pay."
Using LetsGetDivorced.com online services the petitioner can obtain and fill out
their divorce paperwork for only $97.
Is online divorce legal
in Texas?
Is online divorce legal in Texas?
The state of Texas allows people to file for divorce without using an attorney and permits online divorce services to provide and prepare the divorce forms
required to file for a divorce in Texas.
What is an uncontested
divorce?
What is an uncontested divorce?
An uncontested divorce is the cheapest, quickest and most stress-free way to get divorced.
In an uncontested divorce both spouses agree to the filing and granting of their divorce and all of the terms of their divorce, including: the division of
their joint marital property (assets and debts) and the payment or waiver of spousal support. Also, if there are minor children of their marriage both spouses
must also agree on child custody, visitation and child support.
Does the fee to use LetsGetDivorced.com
include the court filing fee?
Does the fee to use LetsGetDivorced.com
include the court filing fee?
We wish we could include the court filing fee but they vary by county. The court filing fee is about $250-$300 and the court can waive the filing fee for petitioners who qualify as low-income and file a request to have the filing fee waived.
How to file for a divorce
in Texas
without a lawyer?
How to file for a divorce in Texas without a lawyer?
The basic steps:
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You can file for divorce in Texas even if your marriage ceremony took place outside of Texas. It does not matter if your marriage
ceremony took place in Texas, or in any other State in the United States, or even in another country,
so long as your marriage is recognized as a lawful marriage in Texas.
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You and/or your spouse must satisfy the Texas residency requirements.
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If you and your spouse can agree on the terms of your divorce you can file an uncontested divorce which is the fastest, easiest, least expensive and stress free way to get divorced. If you and your spouse disagree on the terms of your divorce you will need to file a "contested" divorce.
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You must have a "ground" (a legally acceptable reason) to end your marriage. The state of Texas recognizes no-fault as a valid reason to file for divorce. In a no-fault divorce the judge can grant your divorce without ruling that either spouse was at fault.
When a divorce is filed as a no-fault case it basically means that both spouses do want their marriage to continue.
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Distribute joint marital property. If you and your spouse have any joint marital property (assets or debts) they can be divided in your divorce.
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The payment of spousal support, if requested by either spouse, can be included in your divorce.
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Resolve child custody, visitation and child support if there are minor children. If you and your spouse have minor children from your marriage, the issues of child custody, visitation and child support can be included in your divorce.
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You need to obtain, fill out, sign and file the required Texas uncontested divorce forms with the Court. Your spouse will also have to sign some of the divorce papers.
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If you want to file for divorce in Texas without a lawyer, but you would like some help to fill out your Texas uncontested divorce papers so you do not have to do everything completely by yourself, you can consider using a paralegal service or an online divorce forms service.
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File your Original Petition for Divorce. In Texas, the process to file for a divorce is started by filing an Original Petition for Divorce.
The Petition contains the names and addresses of both spouses, a statement that you satisfy the Texas residence requirements, the date of your
marriage and other information about your marriage such as whether you have minor children from your marriage.
After you file your Petition you need to provide your spouse with a copy of the Petition.
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Your spouse will then need to file a Waiver of Service in which they can acknowledge their consent to the divorce being granted.
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You and your spouse will sign a Final Decree of Divorce that sets forth all of the details of your divorce. The Final Decree of Divorce is the document that a judge signs to grant the divorce.
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The spouse who filed the Original Petition for Divorce attends a brief hearing in court before a judge who can decide to grant the divorce and sign the Final Decree of Divorce.
Note: Texas has a mandatory 60 day waiting period before this hearing can be held. The 60 days starts to count on the day after you file your Petition for Divorce.
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After the Judge signs the Final Decree of Divorce you need to provide your spouse with a copy of the signed Final Decree of Divorce.
