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On this page, you will find a general overview of the divorce process. You will also find information for people who are filing for divorce without an attorney. Other pages explain specific parts of the divorce procedure in more detail.
Texas Law Help has created a toolkit for divorces where the family has minor children and there is already a final custody order in place. The toolkit contains instructions, forms, frequently asked questions, and more. Instructions and forms for both agreed and default divorces are included.
This State Bar of Texas manual contains over 750 family law forms, and the practice notes provide a general introduction into the most common types of family law actions including divorce, custody, child support, parental rights termination and adoption.
Before your divorce can be finalized, you must have a hearing. The hearing allows the judge to review each spouse's requests. The judge will then sign the divorce decree to make the divorce final.
This FAQ page from TexasLawHelp explains the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act, which is the law that would allow Texas to enforce a custody order made in another state or country. Item #9 explains how to register an out-of-state order in Texas.
Information about divorce in Texas with and without children. The Texas State Law Library publishes legal research guides to help both self-represented litigants/pro se litigants and attorneys/legal practitioners locate the legal information they need.
There are several ways to serve someone with divorce papers. Only people listed in Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 103 can serve the papers. This includes a constable, sheriff, or other person authorized by the court or by law.
Information about divorce in Texas with and without children. The Texas State Law Library publishes legal research guides to help both self-represented litigants/pro se litigants and attorneys/legal practitioners locate the legal information they need.
You have the right to file an answer if your spouse filed for divorce and you were served with divorce papers. According to TexasLawHelp.org, an answer is "a legal form you (the respondent) file with the court to protect your right to have a say in the divorce."
State law which governs how property is to be divided if there is a divorce and contains provisions for certain separate and community property.