Divorce Process in Texas

A divorce proceeding starts with filing a document requesting the Texas court to dissolve the marriage; this document is called the "Original Petition for Divorce." The divorce petition is filed in the District Court for the county. After the divorce petition is filed, it must be served in accordance with Texas Rules of Civil Procedure to the other spouse.

In order for a Texas court to dissolve a marriage, the court must dispose of any and all properties, and if children were born or adopted during the marriage, the Texas court must establish child custody and child support.

Related Topics
» Divorce
» Jurisdiction and Grounds for Divorce in Texas
» Uncontested Divorce
» Texas Child Support and Visitation
» Spousal Maintenance

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