How Long Does it Take to Get a Divorce?

After the filing of the Original Petition for Divorce with the clerk’s office, the court cannot grant the divorce for at least 60 days, the waiting period under Texas law.

However, the divorce may take longer if the parties are trying to work out the terms of the divorce, such as property division, custody of children, child support, etc.

If an agreement is not able to be reached, either party may schedule a trial at a time after the 60 day waiting period.  At this trial, the court will hear from each side and decide the issues that have not been agreed upon.