Original Petition for Divorce: The spouse initiating the divorce (Petitioner) files an Original Petition for Divorce in the appropriate Texas county in the District Clerk’s office.

Most uncontested divorces in Texas are filed on no-fault grounds, meaning the marriage is ending due to irreconcilable differences without assigning blame to either spouse, and maintaining the privacy of the divorcing spouses.

Waiver of Service: In uncontested divorces, the other spouse (Respondent) may sign a waiver of service, acknowledging receipt of the divorce petition without needing to be formally served by a process server in the right circumstances. If the Respondent in the divorce signs a Waiver of Service, the uncontested divorce process can be smoother and quicker than a contested divorce.

Divorce Agreement: A divorce decree is the written agreement detailing how the divorcing spouses will resolve all issues including property division, child support, child custody, debts and liabilities and any other issue. In Denton County, the Final Divorce Decree is filed with the court at the conclusion of the Texas divorce process.

Waiting Period: Texas law requires a 60-day waiting period from the date of filing before the divorce can be finalized. This is a mandatory waiting period, even in uncontested cases.

Cost-Effective: Generally, an uncontested divorce can be less expensive because it avoids lengthy legal battles, attorneys preparing for hearing and trial, court appearances, and may therefore require less time from attorneys.

Faster Resolution: Without disputes, the process can move more quickly, allowing both parties to move on sooner.

Less Stressful: Reduces conflict and emotional strain, making it easier for both parties both during divorce and post-divorce, especially if children are involved.

Complex Financial Situations: If the couple has complex financial situations or significant assets, it may require the assistance of financial professionals or other professionals in addition to the divorce attorneys. An uncontested divorce may take longer than a simple marital estate, but agreement can be reached.

Complex Child Issues: If the divorcing parents have complex child support or complex parenting possession schedules, working with an experienced divorce attorney, experienced family law mediators, or other professionals can assist the parents in the divorce. Our Flower Mound experienced divorce attorneys have worked through unique child possession and child support issues including divorce when parents divorcing are realtors, divorce with parents who are firefighters, police officers, physicians and nurses, and pilots.