Divorce Papers

Prior to filing an uncontested divorce in Texas, one of the spouses must have resided for six months and in the county where the divorce is filed for 90 days prior to filing. In addition, there is a 60-day waiting period after filing before a divorce will be granted. [Texas Codes Annotated; Family Code, Chapters 3.21 and 3.60].

The no-fault grounds in Texas are: 1) the marriage has become insupportable because of discord or conflict of personalities that has destroyed the legitimate ends of the marriage relationship and prevents any reasonable expectation of reconciliation; or 2) living separate and apart without cohabitation for 3 years. (Texas Codes Annotated; Family Code, Chapters 3.01 and 3.06].

USE THESE WORDS IN THE COURT DOCUMENTS FOR TEXAS

1. Use these exact words, all in capital letters: IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF COUNTY, TEXAS, JUDICIAL DISTRICT
2. Use these exact words, all in capital letters: PETITION FOR DIVORCE
3. Use the word "Petitioner". Be sure the "P" is capitalized.
4. Use the word "Respondent". Be sure the "R" is capitalized.
5. Use these exact words: DECREE OF DIVORCE. Be sure to use capital letters only when placed as the title of your final document.
6. Use the word "County" here.

Free Texas Divorce Forms for Download

Following divorce forms are free for download. Most of the forms are provided with instructions on how to fill the form. To download any of these divorce papers and forms just right click on the link and select "Save As...".

• Standard posession order regarding children
• Referral Services for Parents with Children
• Order for spouse to provide Health Insurance
• Order for spouse to provide Health Insurance - Part 1
• Order for spouse to provide Health Insurance - Part 2
• Order for Debts to be awarded to Petitioner
• Order for Debts to be awarded to Recipient
• Order for Property to be awarded to Recipient
• Order for Property to be awarded to Petitioner
• Order for Medical Issues to be handled by Spouse Regarding Child Support
• Employers order to withhold child support
• Glossary of terms
• Instructions for completeing the forms
• Review the Resources you may need to obtain your order
• Understanding the Law

Texas Divorce Instructions

• Instructions for completeing the forms - The Marital Settlement Agreement
• Glossary of terms you should be aware of while going through your divorce
• Review your State's Guidelines

Forms & Documents

• Form 1- Uniform Support Petition
• Form 2- Summons: Personal Service on an Individual
• Form 3- Process Service Memorandum
• Form 4- Non-Military Affidavit
• Form 5- Financial Affidavit
• Form 6- Motion for Health Insurance Coverage
• Form 7- Final Judgment Modifying Child Support

Texas Divorce Court Forms

• Documents for the Court

Your Divorce Forms

• Financial Affidavit
• Notice of Hearing

Texas Divorce Forms that Both Parties Must sign

• Declaration under the Child Custody Act
• Marriage settlement Agreement
• Verification required by both parties

Texas Divorce Forms to be Signed by a Friend

• Affidavit by a third party

Divorce Form for Your Spouse

• Answer and Affidavit in response