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Uncontested divorce is fast, cheap and easy. It simply means that both parties have agreed to the divorce and are willing to sign the necessary paperwork.

If you can't afford the expenses of filing for divorce, there are some options available to you. You can request that the court waive the court fees by filing an Affidavit of Inability to Pay Court Costs. You can also ask the judge to issue temporary orders for financial support before the divorce is final.

Yes. Your spouse does not have to sign the final decree for your divorce to be finalized. In Texas, as long as one spouse believes the relationship cannot be fixed, the judge will grant the divorce.

A: To request a modification of spousal support in Texas, you will need to file a petition with the court that initially granted the support order. You should provide relevant documentation, such as pay stubs or medical records, to prove the change in circumstances.

As mentioned, the average Texas divorce costs between $15,600 and $23,500, depending on the presence (or absence) of children. With children, there are more details to be worked out. This increases the time and work involved as well as the associated costs.

A marriage of fewer than 10 years results in no award (without other reasons for support). A marriage of 10-20 years gets support for no more than five years. A marriage of 20-30 years gets support for no more than seven years. A marriage of more than 30 years gets support for no more than 10 years.