Uncontested Divorce in Frio County

What “uncontested” actually means in Texas

An uncontested divorce simply means you and your spouse agree on every issue in the case — property, debt, children, support, and the wording of the final decree. Only one attorney prepares the documents. Your spouse signs a waiver of service instead of being served by a constable, and in most cases only one of you ever sets foot in the courthouse.

Texas still requires the same paperwork as any other divorce: an Original Petition for Divorce, proper notice or waiver, and a Final Decree of Divorce signed by the judge. The decree is the document that actually divides your property and sets out your parenting plan — which is why it is worth having an attorney write it instead of downloading a form.

Texas residency requirements

To file in Frio County, one spouse must have lived in Texas for at least six months and in Frio County for at least the last 90 days. If you have recently moved between counties, tell us — filing in the wrong county costs time and money.

The 60-day waiting period

Texas requires 60 days between the day the petition is filed and the day the judge can sign the decree. That clock is the reason most agreed divorces finish in roughly two to three months. We use that window to finalize the decree, handle deed or retirement paperwork, and make sure nothing is left dangling.