Waiting Period for Uncontested Divorce

When marriages do not work, the couple decides to end their marriage. Most couples feel like legally ending their marriage as soon as possible. The legal divorce process cannot be fast-forwarded as per the suitability of the couple. The divorcing partners need to abide by rules and process their divorce as per the guidelines of the court.

Time-line for Texas divorce

• 60 days waiting period: In Texas, there is a waiting period of sixty days after the petition for divorce is filed. The minimum time required to get divorce would be 61 days in this state. This is possible only if the divorcing couple submits all the legal documents on time. Divorcing partners file for contested or uncontested divorce. In case of uncontested divorce, it is possible to complete the proceedings within 60 days, but in case of contested divorce it may take longer time to process the divorce as the couple may have issues related to child custody, property division, debt division, alimony etc.
  
  
• 21 days for defendant's response: As per the law, the defendant is giving a time period of 21 days to send a response to the notice that is served to him or her. The plaintiff has to wait for at least 21 days, so that the defendant can reply.
  
  
• Remarriage waiting period: The individuals need to wait for a period of 30 days before they remarry. In certain cases, the court may decide to extend the waiting period. The divorced individuals need to abide by the waiting period order declared by the court.
  

The couples getting divorced need to get all the information related to waiting period, so that they do not make mistakes while processing their divorce. To get more details about laws regarding divorce you can visit edivorceintexas.com.