The Original Petition for Divorce is the document that starts a Texas divorce case. It identifies the spouses, the court, the grounds for divorce, residency facts, and the relief being requested.
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The petition opens the court case and tells the court what type of divorce is being requested. For an agreed, uncontested divorce, the petition is usually focused on basic case information, no-fault grounds, residency, children if any, property and debt, and whether a former name should be restored.
Before preparing the petition, gather names, current addresses, marriage date, separation details if known, county of filing, children information if applicable, and whether the respondent is expected to sign a Waiver of Service.
Texas generally requires one spouse to meet the Texas six-month and county 90-day residency rules before filing. Many uncontested petitions use the no-fault ground of insupportability, which means the marriage cannot continue because of conflict or discord.
DivorceReady collects the information needed for a Texas uncontested petition and keeps the details consistent across the rest of the packet, including the waiver, decree, checklist, and child-related paperwork if needed.
Do I file the Original Petition first?
Yes. The Original Petition for Divorce is generally the first document filed to open the Texas divorce case.
Does my spouse have to sign the petition?
No. The petitioner signs the petition. In an uncontested case, the respondent commonly signs a separate Waiver of Service or agreed final documents.
Does DivorceReady file the petition for me?
No. DivorceReady prepares the document package and filing instructions. You file the petition with the court yourself as a self-represented filer.
These references are provided for self-represented filers. DivorceReady is not affiliated with these organizations.
Texas divorce statutes, including grounds, residency, and waiting-period rules.
State court self-help resources for people representing themselves.
Official Texas legal research guide for divorce forms and related resources.
Official e-filing system for Texas courts.
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