Divorce Decree Paperwork Guide

Summary

For divorce decree paperwork in Tarrant County, Texas, obtain forms from the District Clerks office. Fill out the Original Petition for Divorce and possibly a Waiver of Service or Citation. File them with the District Clerks office. If you and your spouse agree on terms, create a Marital Settlement Agreement to attach to your decree. Consult a legal professional to ensure its validity.

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Need help with divorce decree paperwork
Hello. To provide the most accurate information, could you please specify the state in which you are filing your divorce? Different states have different laws and forms.
Fort Worth, Texas Tarrant County
Sure, for your divorce decree paperwork in Tarrant County, Texas:
- You can obtain forms from the Tarrant County District Clerk's office.
- Fill out "Original Petition for Divorce"
- You may need a "Waiver of Service" or "Citation"
- File them with the District Clerk's office.
Remember to consult a legal professional for advice.
Already did that, I have divorce decree paperwork already, but there are things that spouse and I want to put in there but don't know how
In Texas, you can add clauses to your decree regarding division of property, child custody, etc. It's advisable to consult a legal professional to draft it properly. Also, consider mediation if there are disagreements.
NO disagreements
That's great to hear! In that case, you can create a 'Marital Settlement Agreement' which outlines your agreed terms. This can be attached to your divorce decree. It's still recommended to consult a lawyer to ensure its validity.
Ok thanks
You're welcome! If you have any other questions in the future, feel free to ask. Best of luck with your proceedings.