QUESTION
About how long are divorce cases being completed R/T covid 19
Asked on Apr 29th, 2020 on Divorce - Texas
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I havent been with my spouse in 3 years we both agree to end the divorce not in conflict with anything we have. I own a home in Texas prior to Marraige and he owns his home in Alabama. I have lived here in Texas past 3 years, and we just want to keep our own homes. We have no debt together no loans together other than my car which he wants me to keep. Separate accounts. No credit card debt but our own. Please advise.
1 ANSWER
Unfortunately, there is not a simple answer to your question. Each county is under its own set of rules during COVID-19. Many counties are waiving the requirement for a prove-up appearance for agreed divorces. However, you still cannot get divorced in Texas until after the "cooling off" period. In Texas, this is 60 days from the date of filing for divorce. An attorney can file and draft your agreed paperwork. Should your county still be under quarantine after the "cooling off" period, then they can also draft the paperwork necessary to meet the prove-up requirement by submission.
Answered on May 01st, 2020 at 12:05 PM