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Texas Process of Divorce

by | Divorce Case Results, Divorce Settlement Process

How long is your Texas divorce going to take?

The fastest possible divorce in Texas is 60 days from the date of filing to the date your divorce is granted.

A regular divorce in Texas takes on average 180 days at many law firms.

Without a lawyer, you are likely to wait longer for your divorce. In Bexar County, your divorce without a lawyer often takes over a year from start to finish.

Below is a summary of the typical divorce process in Texas if the parties do not have a Part As Friends divorce case:

  • Step 1. Decide you want a divorce (consent from spouse not needed) 1% 1%
  • Step 2. Hire a lawyer to file your divorce (which is done online) and have your spouse served with notice of the divorce 5% 5%
  • Step 3. Send your lawyer information about how you want your property divided. 7% 7%
  • Step 4. Send your lawyer information about how you want to co-parent if you have children 10% 10%
  • Step 5. Your lawyer will draft a proposed settlement document called a “divorce decree” 12% 12%
  • Step 6. Decide if you should go to a mediation if your spouse is not agreeing on your settlement 15% 15%
  • Step 7. You and your spouse will attend a mediation meeting to try to settle your case. 20% 20%
  • Step 8. You and your spouse agree on the final terms of divorce. 50% 50%
  • Step 10. If the case has not settled at this point, the spouses go to a final trial 70% 70%
  • Step 11. The Judge orders the terms of your divorce and final papers are drafted accordingly. 85% 85%
  • Step 12. All final documents are recorded and entered with the court and the parties are divorced. 100% 100%

If the parties have a Part As Friends divorce, the Texas Divorce process goes like this:

  • Step 1: Hire Cook & Cook to handle your case. 25% 25%
  • Step 2: Fill out online questions. 30% 30%
  • Step 3: Review proposed papers with us over the telephone. 40% 40%
  • Step 4: Have you and your spouse sign and notarize the papers. 50% 50%
  • Step 5: Cook & Cook goes to a hearing to have your case finalized (receive notice in your email). 100% 100%

You can see why people highly review this service.  It is much easier than a normal divorce and the lawyers and staff are very helpful in serving your case. Contact us to get started using this form or call (210) 271-2800. Serving nearly all courts in Texas.

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