Uncontested Divorces in Texas
Frequently spouses are in agreement about the marriage separation. This generally occurs when both spouses agree to the filing of the divorce petition, and have come to terms on the agreed division of the community estate or property, as well as the agreed custody of the children as applicable. This is typically the best scenario for a civil divorce. This saves time as well as attorneys fees since issues in the divorce case do not have to be contested but rather are agreed to and memorialized into a final decree of divorce. There's no need to present any evidence to the court other than the agreement by the parties and the prove up of the petitioner's residency and pleading requirements.
In a typical uncontested divorce case, the agreed divorce petition is filed along with a waiver of service on the part of the other spouse or respondent. This allows for the expedited completion of the service requirement. However, from the time of the filing of the divorce petition, the parties must still wait for the standard 60 day "cooling off" period before a court of law will be able to sign off on a divorce decree.
At the prove of the final divorce hearing, there is no need for the other spouse or respondent to appear in court. At the final hearing in open court, the petitioner is sworn under oath and testifies as to the minimum evidentiary requirements on residence in Texas, residence in the county of filing, agreement as to the terms of the final decree, and that the spouses do not expect to reconcile. Once this short evidentiary hearing is held, the court then signs the final decree.
If you and your spouse are in agreement to a divorce, and agree to the terms of the divorce, then it is best to contact an Austin, Texas divorce attorney or family law attorney to discuss the options of filing for an uncontested divorce. Despite the simplicity of an uncontested divorce, there are still many pitfalls and procedural requirements for uncontested divorces in Texas. Online forms and pre-filled forms typically do not work, and most often, the court admonishes the pro se petitioner to seek legal counsel, even on uncontested divorces. Contact an experienced Austin, Texas divorce attorney or lawyer today. The divorce attorneys and lawyers at the Lorenzana Law Firm are experienced in handling uncontested divorces from the most simple case tot he complex high net worth or large community estate divorces.
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