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Texas - Original Petition for Divorce
Form Type:
Divorce Filing
Form Name:
Original Petition for Divorce
Who must file:
All individuals filing for divorce.
This Texas "Original Petition for Divorce" form is classified as a Divorce Filing form. This page contains information about what this form is used for and who must file it, as well as links to print or download the form as a PDF. The process of filing your own divorce is complicated, and often requires the filing of multiple forms - you can view the full list ofTexas divorce forms here.
Form Description: This is a form that is used to file for Divorce. Information on the children of the husband and wife under 18 years of age or 18 and older that are still in high school needs to be included. In addition, information on who gets custody of the children, who gets visiting rights to the children, and who gets to pay child support. The form also asks about protective orders, any family violence in the marriage, information on community property and debt, and information on separate property.
Please note that while we do our best to keep our list of Texas legal forms correct and updated, we cannot be held responsible for any omitted or outdated information. If this divorce filing form is out of date or broken, please contact us and we will ensure the page is updated promptly.
Other Texas divorce forms:
Form Type:
Annulment
Form Name:
Who must file:
All individuals filing an annulment petition with no children born or adopted into the marriage
Form Type:
Annulment
Form Name:
Who must file:
All individuals filing an annulment petition with no children born or adopted into the marriage
Form Type:
Answer
Form Name:
Who must file:
All individuals responding to their spouse filing an annulment petition with no children born or adopted into the marriage
Form Type:
Judgment
Form Name:
Who must file:
All individuals filing an annulment petition with no children born or adopted into the marriage
Form Type:
Miscellaneous
Who must file:
All individuals filing for divorce.
Form Type:
Property Division
Form Name:
Who must file:
All individuals filing for divorce.
Form Type:
Child Custody
Form Name:
Who must file:
Both parties in the Divorce who have children under 18 years of age if one of the parties does not live in Texas
Form Type:
Miscellaneous
Form Name:
Who must file:
All individuals whom a divorce has been filed against
Form Type:
Answer
Form Name:
Who must file:
All individuals whom a divorce has been filed against who have children under age 18
Form Type:
Judgment
Form Name:
Who must file:
All individuals filing for divorce.
Form Type:
Child Custody
Form Name:
Who must file:
Some individuals filing for divorce who have children under 18 years of age.
Form Type:
Default
Form Name:
Who must file:
Some individuals filing for divorce.
Form Type:
Military Divorce
Form Name:
Who must file:
Some individuals filing for divorce.