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Texas Divorce
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19 of 19 documents
FM-DivA-100 / FM-DivD-100Original Petition for Divorce (Set A or D)Starting the Case
Opens the case. Pleads residency (6 months in Texas and 90 days in the county), insupportability, marriage/separation dates. Set D adds real-property handling.
- When It Applies
- For an agreed case without minor children. Use Set A without real property, or Set D when real property is involved.
- Filing Stage
- File with the district clerk to open the case, alongside the cover sheet and vital statistics form.
- Signing and Notarization
- The Petitioner (filing spouse) has a signature field on the petition. Read all signature and declaration instructions before signing.
FM-DivB-100Original Petition for Divorce (Set B)Starting the Case
With-children petition. Adds children's names/DOBs, conservatorship request, and must address whether wife is pregnant.
- When It Applies
- For an agreed case with children under 18.
- Filing Stage
- File with the district clerk to open the case, alongside the cover sheet and vital statistics form.
- Signing and Notarization
- The Petitioner (filing spouse) has signature fields on the petition. Follow the instructions for each signature section.
PR-Gen-116Civil Case Information SheetStarting the Case
Statewide cover sheet filed with the petition.
- When It Applies
- Included in Set A, Set B, and Set D packets.
- Filing Stage
- File alongside the Original Petition for Divorce.
- Signing and Notarization
- This cover sheet has a signature field. Follow its completion instructions to identify the person who must sign.
VS-165Information on Suit Affecting the Family RelationshipStarting the Case
Also called the BVS-165 or Austin form. Reports the divorce to Texas Vital Statistics. Required for all divorces (H&S Code 194.002, Fam. Code 108.001-108.004).
- When It Applies
- Required for Texas divorce cases with or without children.
- Filing Stage
- The supplied filing sequence includes this with the opening papers.
- Signing and Notarization
- Follow the original form's completion and certification instructions for the vital statistics record.
FM-DivB-103 / FM-DivA-103Waiver of Service OnlySpouse's Response
The responding spouse signs this before a notary at least 1 day after the petition is filed (Fam. Code 6.4035). This is an alternative to an Answer or formal service.
- When It Applies
- For an agreed case when the responding spouse's location is known and the waiver route is chosen. An Answer or formal service is an alternative.
- Filing Stage
- The petition must be filed first. Sign the waiver at least 1 day after that filing, then file it in the case.
- Signing and Notarization
- The Respondent (responding spouse) signs before a notary. Do not sign before the timing requirement is met. Notarization is required.
FM-DivB-102 / FM-DivA-102Respondent's Original AnswerSpouse's Response
The responding spouse files this as an alternative to the Waiver of Service. The case requires a waiver, an Answer, or formal service.
- When It Applies
- For an agreed case when the Respondent chooses to file an Answer instead of a Waiver of Service.
- Filing Stage
- File after the petition to put the responding spouse on the record.
- Signing and Notarization
- The Respondent files this document. Follow the Answer's signature instructions. It does not require notarization.
FM-DivA-201 / FM-DivD-201Final Decree of Divorce (Set A or D)Finishing the Case
What the judge signs. Restates the full property division. In Texas the decree must actually divest/vest title, not just reference the agreement.
- When It Applies
- For an agreed case without minor children. Use the decree that matches Set A or Set D.
- Filing Stage
- Submit as part of finalization after the waiting period and the court's prove-up process.
- Signing and Notarization
- The judge signs the Final Decree. Follow the original decree's instructions for any other signature sections.
FM-DivB-201Final Decree of Divorce (Set B)Finishing the Case
With-children decree. Requires a completed possession order attached (FM-Chil-306) and the child/medical support terms.
- When It Applies
- For an agreed case with children under 18. The possession order and support terms belong with this decree.
- Filing Stage
- Submit as part of finalization after the waiting period and the court's prove-up process.
- Signing and Notarization
- The form includes signature sections for the Petitioner, Respondent, and judge. The judge's signature finalizes the decree.
FM-Chil-306Standard Possession OrderAdditional Documents
Attachment to the Set B decree. Sets the conservatorship/possession schedule.
- When It Applies
- Included with the Set B decree for a case with children under 18.
- Filing Stage
- Attach the completed possession order to the Set B Final Decree.
- Signing and Notarization
- Read this attachment together with the decree. Follow the signature instructions in both documents.
FM-IW-200Income Withholding Order for SupportAdditional Documents
Records withholding instructions for a child support order. Read the official instructions alongside the order.
- When It Applies
- Included with a support order in the with-children packet. The supplied material describes a direct-pay suspension by agreement as a decree clause.
- Filing Stage
- Entered with the support order. Read the official instructions for issuing and delivering the withholding order.
- Signing and Notarization
- Use the official order's issuer and signature instructions. Do not treat this as a spouse's agreement alone.
Form-1828ARecord of Support OrderAdditional Documents
State child-support registry record filed with the support order.
- When It Applies
- Included with the support order in a case with children under 18.
- Filing Stage
- File with the support order for the state child-support registry.
- Signing and Notarization
- The form identifies its preparer and has a signature field. Follow its instructions for completing and signing the registry record.
FM-OSP-302Exhibit: Out-of-State Party Declaration (UCCJEA)Additional Documents
Additional declaration when a parent or child lives outside Texas.
- When It Applies
- For a case with children when a party or child is outside Texas.
- Filing Stage
- An additional exhibit in the with-children packet. Follow the source instructions for attaching and filing it.
- Signing and Notarization
- Follow the declaration's chosen signature section. Its signature sections include instructions about signing before a notary.
FM-DivA-Test / FM-DivD-TestSample Testimony for Divorce without Children (Set A or D)Finishing the Case
A script for the filing spouse to use at the prove-up hearing in a case without children. The affidavit is an alternative where the court accepts it.
- When It Applies
- For a case without minor children that follows the court's prove-up hearing route.
- Filing Stage
- Use for testimony at the prove-up hearing. A court-accepted affidavit is an alternative.
- Signing and Notarization
- The filing spouse uses this as a testimony script. It is not a substitute for signing the other court documents.
FM-DivB-TestSample Testimony for Divorce with Children (Set B)Finishing the Case
A script for the filing spouse to use at the prove-up hearing in a case with children.
- When It Applies
- For a case with children that follows the court's prove-up hearing route.
- Filing Stage
- Use for testimony at the prove-up hearing. A court-accepted affidavit is an alternative.
- Signing and Notarization
- The filing spouse uses this as a testimony script. It is not a substitute for signing the other court documents.
FM-DivA-600Affidavit for Prove-Up of Agreed Divorce (Set A or D)Finishing the Case
A notarized statement for prove-up in a case without children. It can replace in-person testimony where the court accepts it. Acceptance varies by county.
- When It Applies
- For a case without minor children when the court accepts an affidavit instead of in-person prove-up testimony.
- Filing Stage
- File for prove-up where the court accepts this route. Confirm the court's current practice.
- Signing and Notarization
- The filing spouse gives the sworn statement before a notary. Follow the affidavit's signature instructions. Notarization is required.
FM-DivB-601Affidavit for Prove-Up of Agreed Divorce (Set B)Finishing the Case
A notarized statement for prove-up in a case with children. It can replace in-person testimony where the court accepts it. Acceptance varies by county.
- When It Applies
- For a case with children when the court accepts an affidavit instead of in-person prove-up testimony.
- Filing Stage
- File for prove-up where the court accepts this route. Confirm the court's current practice.
- Signing and Notarization
- The person giving the sworn statement follows the affidavit's notary and signature instructions. Read every declaration before signing. Notarization is required.
name-restorationOrder Restoring Name Used Before MarriageAdditional Documents
Requests restoration of a name used before marriage as part of the divorce.
- When It Applies
- When a spouse requests restoration of a name used before marriage during the divorce.
- Filing Stage
- An additional document for the name-restoration request as part of the divorce. Follow the form set's instructions.
- Signing and Notarization
- Check the original order's signature instructions. A request for name restoration and a completed court order serve different roles.
CB-CFFW-100Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court CostsAdditional Documents
Fee-waiver affidavit (replaces the filing fee for qualifying filers).
- When It Applies
- When a filer requests a court-cost waiver and meets the qualifying standard.
- Filing Stage
- Use for the request to waive court costs. Follow the official instructions for submitting the request in your case.
- Signing and Notarization
- Read the form's declaration and signature sections before completing the request. Follow the instructions for the section you use.
QDROQualified Domestic Relations OrderAdditional Documents
A separate, plan-specific order for dividing a retirement account. TexasLawHelp does not provide a standard QDRO.
- When It Applies
- When the spouses have assets or debts and a retirement account is to be divided. It can apply with or without children.
- Filing Stage
- A separate order for the retirement-account division. Its requirements depend on the retirement plan.
- Signing and Notarization
- Follow the plan-specific order's drafting and signature requirements. TexasLawHelp does not provide a standard QDRO.
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