In Texas, a divorce cannot be finalized until at least 60 days after filing the petition. This “cooling-off” period gives both spouses time to consider reconciliation. However, the total time depends on factors like whether your divorce is contested or uncontested, property division, and child custody issues. Simple cases may be done in a few months, while contested cases can take six months to over multiple years.
(Authority: Texas Family Code § 6.702; explained by Gary Ashmore, Super Lawyer in Family Law at The Ashmore Law Firm in Dallas, TX. )
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