Residency Requirement
At least one spouse must have been a Texas resident for at least 6 months and a resident of the filing county for at least 90 days.
Waiting Period
Texas has a mandatory 60-day waiting period from the date the petition is filed before the divorce can be finalized.
Filing Fee
$250 - $350 (varies by county)
Property Rules (Community Property)
Texas is a community property state. Property acquired during the marriage is presumed to be community property and is divided 'just and right.'
Child Support
Texas child support guidelines are based on a percentage of the non-custodial parent's net resources.
Custody
Texas uses the terms 'conservatorship' and 'possession and access' rather than custody and visitation.
Required Court Forms
These are the standard forms required for an uncontested divorce in Texas. Justice Divorce prepares all of these for you.
- Original Petition for Divorce
- Waiver of Service
- Final Decree of Divorce
- Vital Statistics Form
Good to Know
Texas courts typically require a brief final hearing, even in uncontested cases, though some counties are beginning to allow submission by affidavit.