Texas Divorce Form
Courts require the use of a conforming Texas divorce form in every case. In general, the Rules of Civil
procedure apply unless modified by the Family Code. Because rules and statutes are amended regularly and
interpreted by case law, forms change often. To insure each Texas divorce form conforms to
current law, any interested party, whether an attorney, petitioner, respondent or other, must be familiar with
recent updates.
Texas divorce form - attorneys
Lawyers frequently rely on the State Bar Family Law Manual for Texas divorce forms. This manual is
researched and updated each year to incorporate new requirements, and in turn, reformulate
Texas divorce forms that are required by the courts. Attorneys monitor changes throughout the year and must
continually remain alert for new cases and rules. This manual is a professional reference resource that
includes case citations and cites to relevant rules, as well as many options and alternative language preferred
by courts. The manual also costs more than retaining an attorney for a
small, uncontested case and is not intended as a Texas divorce form kit for individuals.
Texas divorce form - non-attorneys
State bar practice manuals, including Texas divorce form topics, are commonly available at the reserve desk of most
law libraries. Access to reserve resources is frequently available to the general public and is a ready source
to view a sample Texas divorce form. Be aware, for anyone who considers the do-it-yourself method to file a pro
se case, courts enforce the same laws and requirements as if represented by an attorney.
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Notes:
- Free divorce papers, forms, motions, discovery, and orders must be amended for use.
- Free Texas divorce forms may be available at office supply stores, yet be out of date by months or years.
- The legal divorce form required may vary depending on jurisdiction.
- An uncontested divorce form usually includes a "waiver of citation and appearance" for one party.
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