Texas Divorce Requirements

Divorce in Texas isn’t actually all that complicated… As long as you and your soon-to-be-ex spouse don’t want it to be. 

If you are contemplating divorce there are a few questions to ask yourself before you decide to call an attorney. And here are those questions:

Question #1: Do we have kids below age 18? and

Question #2: Will we fight over how our assets are split?

If the answer the both of those questions is a “No”, then you most likely qualify for an UNCONTESTED divorce in Texas. The word “contested” means fought over or disagreed with, so if the divorce is “UNCONTESTED” its not one that is fought over. Both parties agree to the divorce and on what terms.

An uncontested divorce is the easiest and most cost effective way to get a divorce. Essentially it requires filling out some simple forms and submitting them with your local district court. 

And because my approach to divorce is to help all parties reach happiness and a positive future as soon as possible, I offer those form right here on my website for free. Just click here to Download.  Texas-Uncontested Divorce Forms. 

Now Just because you have your UNCONTESTED divorce forms doesn’t mean you’re all done. Obviously, you still need to fill them out. And after filling them out, you’re going to need input from the soon-to-be-ex to input their share. After that you need to file with the correct court and make sure you also file any additional requirements specific to your court. Just call your local District Court Clerk and ask,” Is there anything specific or additional I will need to file along with my original petition for an UNCONTESTED divorce?” They should be able to tell you what you might need, if anything. 

You’ll definitely have to pay a filing fee, the filling fee varies by county and should cost anywhere from $150-$350. You’ll also need to file what’s known as a SAPCR (“sap-sir”) Suit Affecting Parent Child Relationship. This is required in Texas EVEN IF YOU HAVE NO KIDS.

And because I’m the coolest lawyer OF ALL TIME, I’ve included the SAPCR forms here for you to download for free: TEXAS SAPCR FORMS

Now you know how to file for an UNCONTESTED divorce. But should you do it alone? Probably not, and here’s why. You want your divorce done as quickly and easily as possible, and in Texas, you have a 60 day waiting period FROM THE TIME THE FORMS ARE ACCEPTED by the Court. And just because you submit doesn’t mean the court will accept them. Hundreds of things could go wrong, and the courts can reject and request that you resubmit without telling you where you went wrong or how to correct. Hiring a good lawyer (Me!) to help you through an uncontested divorce saves you money and more importantly, time. Any rejected for is corrected by me and I ensure the process is easy on you. 

Have you ever tried to coordinate filling out forms with an ex you know hate and want a divorce from? Well, I have, and it sucks… Hiring a lawyer (again, Me! Jon Robinson) to take care of this process for you ensures that it gets done fast without you having to interface with this person you likely don’t like and don’t want to associate with. 

My fee for aiding couples through filing for an uncontested divorce is only $500. That ensure your time, safety, and emotional energy are maximized to get you on the road to wellness and a positive future asap. The $500 does not include your filing fee, which you will pay directly to the courts or reimburse me for if I pay it. But that fee goes straight to the government, not me.

Now, All of the above doesn’t cover EVERYTHING you should know about an UNCONTESTED Divorce in Texas, but its enough to help you get started. If you do need any help or have any questions at all, my favorite quote in life is “Asking is Free” 🙂 so please, call me up, or send me a text, ask me any questions you have, completely free of charge. 512-800-9949. your immediate happiness and safety is my primary concern because your well being affects the well being of our communities and at the end of the day, that’s what I strive for in my Law Practice and personal life, to build happier healthier communities in our Great State of Texas.

Lastly, If your divorce isn’t going to be UNCONTESTED, meaning you either have kids under 18 or are likely to fight over the split of assets, then your divorce will be CONTESTED, in which case I wouldn’t offer forms to move through the divorce yourself but would HIGHLY suggest you call me today and I’m happy to walk you through the first steps and potential expectations. 

God Bless you in your search for Happiness and God Bless Texas!