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

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

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

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...".