Ways to Get Divorced Four Ways to Get a Divorce (in Texas) File a PETITION with the District Clerk & use any of the following procedures. (The waiting period in Texas is a minimum of 60 days from filing.) Click here for a diagram of "Ways to get Divorced"   1. Informal Agreement (Usually for those without children or property.) Exchange information Agree on asset division Take agreement to attorney to draft documents and file. 2. Litigation Prepare for and attend hearings as necessary for protective orders, Restraining Orders, Temporary Orders on child-related issues, use of house and car, spousal support, and payment of bills. Prepare and complete Discovery (exchange of information) as per Texas Rules of Civil Procedures. Request for Documents, written interrogatories, depositions, subpoena records, request for disclosure, requests for admission and sanctions. Exchange and file inventories with court. Negotiate issues and come to agreement or go to mediation If no agreement: Trial starts 9-12 months after filing   3. Collaborative Divorce Sign Participation Agreement File Notice with court to avoid scheduling order Set agenda for meetings Attend joint meetings (with spouses, attorneys, financial and mental health Professionals) Exchange information cooperatively Prepare joint inventory Negotiate issues and agreement Sometimes go to mediation 4-6 meetings & 5-6 months on average If unsuccessful, must retain new attorneys. 4. Early Mediation Employ Divorce Financial Analyst Submit financial data DFA creates settlement scenarios Mediate with team (can include attorney, DFA, and/or psychologist) Mental Health Professional helps with communication during mediation, or with career planning and/or parenting plan Mediated settlement Agreement provides info for drafting of decree by second attorney who files documents with court after they are signed by parties. Estimated Time: 60 to 90 days   Attorneys Prepare Documents Qualified Domestic Relations Order Warranty Deed and Deed of Trust Withholding Order for Child Support Medical Child Support Order Agreement Incident to Divorce Other Transfer Documents Final Decree/Order is signed by Judge and divorcing parties. Click here for a diagram of "Ways to get Divorced"

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