Meet Texas residency requirements: one spouse must have lived in Texas for at least 6 months and in the county where you file for at least 90 days
Decide whether the divorce will be contested or uncontested
Get the correct divorce forms from the Texas courts or county clerk
Complete the Original Petition for Divorce
File the petition with the district clerk in the proper county
Pay the filing fee or request a fee waiver if you qualify
Have the other spouse formally served with the divorce papers, unless they sign a waiver of service
Wait the required 60-day cooling-off period after filing
Exchange required financial information and complete any necessary disclosures
Resolve issues involving property, debts, child custody, child support, and visitation
Prepare the Final Decree of Divorce
Attend any required court hearings
Have the judge sign the final decree
File the signed decree with the clerk
Obtain certified copies of the final divorce decree
Follow the court orders for property division, support, and custody arrangements