Is there a waiting period for divorce in Texas?

Bob Leonard Law Group, PLLC

October 15, 2021

IS THERE A WAITING PERIOD FOR DIVORCE IN TEXAS?

Yes, 60 DAYS.


In Texas, the court can't grant the divorce until at least 60 days have passed since the divorce petition was filed. 


There are two exceptions to this waiting period:


the responding spouse has been convicted of or received deferred adjudication for an offense involving 

family violence against the petitioner or a member 

of the petitioner's household,

 

or


the petitioner has an active protective order against the responding spouse based on a finding of family violence.



In these cases, a court can finalize the divorce more quickly and before the 60 day waiting period has passed.


Any type of divorce case, from a simple, uncontested divorce, to a highly contested asset and property division you want an experienced, highly-qualified, successful and accessible attorney.  Whether it is a fierce divorce child custody battle or an appeal of a court ruling in a divorce,

Fort Worth Divorce Lawyer Bob Leonard stands ready to assist you from start to finish.



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