How to Get Do It Yourself Divorce Papers in Texas
If you and your spouse make the decision to end your marriage in Texas, you may also elect to proceed with a divorce on your own, without the assistance of an attorney. If that is the case, resources are available through which you can obtain do-it-yourself divorce papers in Texas.
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Things You'll Need
- Petition for divorce form
- Supporting documents needed to commence divorce case
Instructions
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Locate the Texas Legal Aid office nearest to you through Texaslawhelp.org, the official website of the organization.
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Telephone or visit the most convenient Legal Aid office and determine what the organization has in the way of standardized forms that can help you prepare for and file for a divorce.
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Consider contacting a Lone Star State law school clinic if you fail to find a Texas Legal Aid organization or affiliated group that can assist you in finding standardized divorce forms.
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Determine which Texas law school is closest to you by accessing the resources at HG.org (the Texas law schools section).
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If you can't conveniently access one of these legal resources, contact the local court in your county and determine what the clerk of the court maintains in the way of standardized forms you can use to file for a divorce.
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Accessing the court in your county can be done by telephone, in person or over the Internet. Basic information on the court structure in Texas can be found at courts.state.tx.us
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Tips & Warnings
Even a seemingly simple and uncontested divorce can evolve into a complex and highly contested case. Therefore, no matter how simple you may view a divorce action, keep in mind that retaining an attorney might be in your best interest.
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