Texas Divorce Forms & Papers

One of the spouses must have resided in Texas for six months prior to filing 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]. For more information on filing divorce see our page on how to file for divorce.

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.

For detailed divorce laws in Texas state, please see Texas Divorce Laws page.

Free Texas Divorce Forms for Download

• 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

• 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

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

• 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

• Documents for the Court

• Affidavit by a third party

• Financial Affidavit
• Notice of Hearing

• Answer and Affidavit in response

If you don't want to file for divorce papers directly then find Divorce Lawyers in Texas here.

Divorce Papers