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The Fundamentals of Divorce

Author: Nunneley Family Law
by Nunneley Family Law
Posted: Jul 26, 2018

Examining the steps to take in a divorce in Texas

Divorce may mean the end of a relationship, but it does not have to mean a life of unhappiness. When the choice is made to divorce your spouse, you should know the steps in order to obtain a divorce and begin the journey to healing and happiness.

Hire a Divorce Lawyer

The first step to receiving a divorce in Texas is to hire a lawyer. A divorce lawyer will work for you and lead you through the steps. With a lawyer, all the proper paperwork will be taken care of correctly and take the stress off of you.

File Your Petition

Once you have obtained a divorce lawyer, you will work with them to file a petition for divorce. This petition needs to be filed in the county of your residence and you need to have lived in Texas for at least six months. The petition will be filed and then either mailed to your spouse or delivered by yourself or the sheriff. A petition for divorce can take different forms, including a request for either temporary or extraordinary relief.

  • Temporary Relief- asking the court to make temporary decisions for the welfare of your family. These decisions can include the use of a car or home, custody, and financial needs.
  • Extraordinary Relief- asking the court to make decisions in an extraordinary circumstance such as the protection of a spouse or children.

Evidence Gathering

After filing your petition, you will need to gather evidence about the situation of your finances, properties, and children. Knowing your spouse’s situation is imperative to receiving a fair settlement.

Mediation and Trial

The last steps to receiving a divorce in Texas are mediation and trial.

  • Mediation- At this time a mediator will look at all the facts before the mediation date and all parties involved will work to come to an agreement.
  • Trial- Unsuccessful mediation requires a judge to make final decisions based on the testimony of both parties. A final divorce decree will be signed and filed.

About Author

Nunneley Family Law has been helping families in the Fort Worth and Mid-Cities area resolve complicated family law issues for over 35 years. Their team of professionals provides the clarity and focus you need to break through the turmoil and reach equitable and fair closure.

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