Texas Divorce Guide

Complete guide to divorce laws, costs, timeline, and process in Texas
Updated for 2026 with state-specific AI predictions

6-12 months

Average Duration

$15,600

Average Cost

6 months

Residency Req.

60 days

Waiting Period

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Texas Divorce Quick Facts

Property Division

Community Property

Grounds

Fault or no-fault

Alimony

Marriage duration, family violence, limited earning capacity

Child Support

Percentage of income model

What Makes Texas Divorce Unique

Fault-based divorce available (adultery, cruelty, felony)

60-day waiting period from filing

Community property division "just and right"

Alimony limited to 10 years (except disability)

Geographic restriction on child relocation

Mandatory parenting class for parents

Texas Divorce Process Timeline

Week 1-2
Filing
Meet residency requirement (6 months), file petition, serve spouse
Month 1-3
Response & Discovery
Spouse responds, both parties exchange financial information and documents
Month 3-8
Negotiation
Settlement discussions, mediation if required, division of assets and debts
Month 9-12
Finalization
Court approval, waiting period (60 days), final decree entered

Find Texas Divorce Professionals

Family Law Attorneys

150+

Mediators

45+

Divorce Coaches

60+

CDFAs

30+

Therapists

80+

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