Texas Divorce Details
Residency Requirements
At least one spouse must live in Texas for six months before filing, and the spouse who files for divorce must live in the county where the divorce will be filed for at least 90 days before filing.
Grounds for Divorce
Insupportability is the no-fault grounds for divorce in Texas. Insupportability has nothing to do with money or support. It's basically what other states refer to as irreconcilable differences. If personal conflict between you and your spouse has destroyed the purpose of the marriage and there's no reasonable hope for reconciliation, you have met the grounds for insupportability.
Where to File
The spouse filing for divorce (Petitioner) files in his or her county District Court.
Child Support
Compared to other states, the standard child support calculation in Texas is very straight-forward because it's based on a flat percentage of the net income of the parent paying support.
| # of Children | % of Obligor's Net Income |
|---|
| 1 | 20% |
| 2 | 25% |
| 3 | 30% |
| 4 | 35% |
| 5 | 40% |
| 6 or more | 40%+ |
However, if you and your spouse have agreed to a different child support amount than the amount calculated under the Texas Child Support Guidelines, the DivorceWriter interview makes it easy to enter your chosen support.
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- Includes all documents needed to complete your divorce.
- Property division, debt, and spousal support are covered.
- Child support, parenting plan, name restoration, and more.
- Receive your package instantly online, or receive by mail.
- Make unlimited changes for two years.
- Note: The DivorceWriter fee does not include the filing fee charged by the Court Clerk in your county.
Included Texas Divorce Forms
- Original Petition for Divorce
- Respondent's Waiver of Service
- Agreed to Set Uncontested Hearing
- Order Setting Final Hearing
- Affidavit for Prove-Up Testimony
- Final Decree of Divorce
- Vital Statistics Form
- Employer's Order to Withhold from Earnings for Child Support (with minor children)
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