Divorce Questions

How long does it take to get a divorce?
In Texas there is a mandatory 60 day waiting period even for simple or agreed divorces. If a divorce is contested and must go to trial before the judge or jury, it can take much longer than 60 days. In Dallas and the surrounding counties the soonest that a case can generally be placed on the Court’s docket is four months from the date the trial date is requested.

Can I get any of my things before the divorce is final?
Yes, you can ask for temporary orders in a divorce case. This allows a court to determine who gets to keep certain items on a temporary basis until the divorce is finalized.

Do I have to wait until the divorce is final to get child support?
No, temporary orders can also be gotten from the court to determine where the children will live on a temporary basis, and what child support should be paid to the person with whom the children live on a temporary basis.

Will the divorce resolve all the issues we have?
Yes, in Texas divorce not only includes the end of the marriage, but it also includes all property issues and child issues, including child support and visitation schedules.

What are the steps to getting a divorce?
A petition for divorce has to be filed, if the other party does not agree to the divorce then they will have to be served with a citation, the paperwork from the Court. Once the opposing party has had a chance to answer the case, and the 60 day period has passed, the divorce can be finalized.