How Long Does It Take for a Divorce to Be Finalized?

How Long Does It Take for a Divorce to Be Finalized?

 

 

How long will it take for my divorce to be finalized? Each divorce is unique, which makes predicting the length of the divorce difficult.

 

It will depend on how willing both sides are to agree and if you can agree outside of court without a judge stepping in to make the decision.

 

The attorneys at Turner-Monahan have helped thousands of clients through the divorce process and know how to create and fight for a plan that works for you.

 

Learn today from Tyler Monahan what factors go into the length of your divorce being finalized in Dallas-Fort Worth.

 

 

 

How long does it take for my divorce to be finalized? I tell people all the time that every single case is a fingerprint. And no two cases are alike. Sometimes you can get them finished in 60 or 90 days, a lot of times they take four to six months to get finished.

 

Whether or not your divorce is finalized quickly and smoothly, or if it lasts long, really depends upon the parties. It depends upon how amicable the two parties can be.

 

It also depends upon making sure that you have an attorney representing you and understanding how to resolve things amicably.

 

The best-case scenario is to be able to come to an agreement where the two parties get to decide how they will divide up their assets and how they will have a parenting plan later on.

 

Putting your case in front of a judge isn’t always the best choice as the judge is put in the predicament that they’re going to listen to an argument of three or four hours on one side or possibly even a day and then another three or four hours or day on the other side. Then, they must determine what will happen to the assets you’ve obtained over 5-10-15-20-30, maybe 40 years. And also, what’s going to happen with your children. Where will they primarily reside, who will pay child support, and what will the possession and access schedule be?

 

Making the decision on your own and coming together to make an amicable decision is extremely important in the divorce process and getting it resolved in what I would call an efficient manner.

 

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FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Before I can file for divorce in Fort Worth Tx, how long must I reside in TX?
Prior to filing for divorce in the state of Texas, a person must have resided in the state of Texas for a period of six months, and in the county in which a person wishes to file for divorce for a period of three months or longer.
Before a TX divorce is granted, is there a waiting period?
The waiting period prior to a court having the ability to finalize a divorce proceeding, 60 days must have elapsed from the date of filing of the initial petition for divorce.
What are the grounds for divorce in Fort Worth?
There are no specific grounds that must be requested or required, and insupportability is a ground that is most frequently used.
How much does it cost to file for divorce in Fort Worth?
 The cost to file a petition for divorce in Tarrant County per the district clerk is approximately $310.00, plus fees to get the Respondent served.
How can I serve divorce papers to my spouse in the Fort Worth Area?
A process server must be used to personally serve a Respondent to a divorce petition, unless the Respondent will sign a waiver of service.

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