Texas divorce uncontested process 2026

1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open the Texas Divorce Uncontested Process form in the editor.
2. Begin by filling out the Original Petition for Divorce. This form notifies the court and your spouse of your intention to divorce.
3. Make two copies of your completed Original Petition for Divorce. Keep one for your records and prepare the other for filing.
4. File your Original Petition at the District Clerk’s Office in your county, paying any required fees. If you cannot afford these fees, file an Affidavit of Inability to Pay Costs.
5. Provide legal notice to your spouse using one of the methods outlined in the guide, ensuring you have proof of notification.
6. Wait for the mandatory 61-day period before finalizing your divorce, unless exceptions apply due to domestic violence.
7. Determine if your case is uncontested by checking if your spouse has filed an answer or signed a waiver.
8. Prepare and write your Decree of Divorce, detailing property division and child custody arrangements if applicable.
9. Attend court on the scheduled date with all necessary documents, including copies of forms and any signed waivers or answers from your spouse.
10. After obtaining signatures from the judge, file the signed decree back at the District Clerk’s Office to finalize your divorce.

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