While this blog article contains information on the process to file for divorce in San Antonio, we still highly recommend for you to speak to and hire an attorney to help with your divorce.
Deciding to file for divorce is rarely an easy decision and the long process involved does not make it any easier. If you have filed for divorce on your own, you may find yourself waiting for months on end or be told by the court that you will have to wait up to a year or more before your divorce is finalized.
In the middle of it all, you might be asking yourself: “How can I speed up this divorce process?”
We get it – you just want to have your divorce finalized so you can move on with your life. But sometimes the process is not so simple when going it alone. At The Whitley Law Firm, we understand exactly what you are going through and the frustration you are experiencing. Because of this, we can help alleviate the stress you’re experiencing by expediting the divorce process if you have been told it will be months before your divorce can be finalized.
How to File for Divorce
It’s true that the divorce process can be cumbersome but filing for divorce in San Antonio is straightforward:
- File petition for divorce to the court
- Serve divorce papers to spouse
- Complete final decree of divorce
- 60-day waiting period from the time petition was originally filed
- Judge approves and finalizes divorce
While filing for divorce can be stressful, our attorneys can help you every step of the way. And if you have already filed for divorce and the 60-day waiting period has passed with no end in site, we can help expedite the process.
Why a 60-day Waiting Period?
Section 6.702 of the Texas Family Code was designed to give spouses time to reconcile after filing for divorce. Spouses are able to use this time to attend mediation or counseling. Reconciliation is often possible outside of a courtroom.
Whether the 60-day waiting period is necessary has been widely debated. While some argue that it is unnecessary, some claim that the waiting period needs to be extended to allow for more time to process. Regardless of the ongoing deliberation, the 60-day waiting period is still required by law in the State of Texas.
How we can help
Waiting to receive a final decision from the judge is a minimum of 60 days after filing your original petition for divorce. There are exceptions to waive this waiting period and you can discuss your eligibility with an attorney. If you have been waiting longer than 60 days for your divorce to be finalized, consider working with a divorce attorney in San Antonio to help accelerate the process.
If you are trying to expedite your divorce, we can help. Contact us to see how we can finalize your divorce quickly and efficiently. We will not need to start from scratch and file a new petition for divorce. Our attorneys will take the work you have already done and revise it to move more quickly through the court system.
By working with our attorneys, we can help to finalize your divorce in a timely and efficient manner. We are willing to help you throughout your divorce process to provide peace of mind through this life transition.