Divorce FAQ

Texas law requires a minimum 60-day waiting period from filing to finalization (Family Code § 6.702). Uncontested Fort Worth divorces can sometimes finalize shortly after that period; contested cases often take several months to over a year.

Yes. Texas Family Code § 3.002 generally classifies property acquired during marriage as community property, subject to a ‘just and right’ division by the court, though separate property owned before marriage or received by gift/inheritance is typically excluded.

No. Texas Family Code Chapter 6 allows no-fault divorce on the grounds of insupportability, though a spouse may also plead fault grounds like adultery or cruelty, which can sometimes affect property division.

Texas courts may award spousal maintenance under Family Code Chapter 8 in limited circumstances, such as longer marriages or cases involving family violence, but eligibility and duration are narrower than in many other states.