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How Fast Can Someone Get a Divorce in Texas?

October 20, 2021 By Paula Locke Smyth

Fast Divorce in Texas

According to Texas law, you must wait a minimum of 60 days after the divorce petition is filed before the divorce can be finalized. The likely purpose of the waiting period is to give the parties time to reflect and see if there is any possibility of reconciliation. A problem that arises is that sometimes, the parties think something magical happens on Day 61 and that the divorce is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Divorce Tagged With: divorce in Texas, factors, Texas, Time Frame

How Long Does It Take to Get a Divorce?

February 2, 2018 By Paula Locke Smyth

How Long Does It Take to Get a Divorce?

Going through a divorce can be an emotional time. Although it may be something you didn’t plan, you do want closure if the marriage has ended. It’s not easy to move forward while you’re still going through the process, but it helps to know when the divorce will be final. Hopefully, I can help you understand how long it takes to get a divorce and what goes on in the process. How long does a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Divorce Tagged With: factors, Time Frame

How long will my divorce take?

December 1, 2016 By Crouch Group

Once a couple in Texas decides to end their marriage, they often want to do so as quickly as possible, so they can begin to move on with their life. Therefore, one of the main questions they may have during a divorce is how long it will take. Though there is no fixed time period -- that can vary from case to case depending on the circumstances-- there is a certain way the legal complexities … [Read more...]

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How long does divorce take?

April 3, 2015 By Crouch Group

It is often not easy to decide to put an end to one’s marriage, but once Texas residents make the decision they may want the whole process to be over as soon as possible so they can begin to move on.  Therefore, their first question may be about the estimated time it will take for their divorce to become final. Unfortunately, there is no clear-cut answer to this question.  A number of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Child Custody, Divorce Tagged With: divorce in Texas, legal issues, property division, Texas, Time Frame

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Understanding different options for divorce

In the United States, sadly, 50 percent of marriages end in divorce.  Because of the important … [Read More...]

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