Process & Requirements

Starting the Process

First, determine the kind of divorce you might need. Will your divorce be a contested or an uncontested divorce? Next, will need to decide what type of representation you might need for your divorce filing. Will you need full representation, or do you need limited scope services?

Not every family law case needs to be a long, drawn-out matter, Sometimes, limited scope services are all that is needed to resolve the family law matter. Limited scope or “unbundled legal services” may be an affordable alternative to traditional representation. This model allows you to work with a professional who can provide legal advice, help you draft legal documents and other paperwork, and explain the process to you as you act as your own attorney. Naturally, you’d like to come to an agreement on which tasks you’ll perform, and which will be handled by the legal provider.

Limited scope services or “unbundled legal services” are ideal for people who can’t afford or do not want to allocate a large retainer for a family law matter. Limited Scope services can also help you budget for a certain legal transaction that you need to have resolved or handled. Average costs/fees for Limited Scope services may range from $1,250 to $2,500 depending on the type of case and services requested.

For us to review your pending matter, complete a Divorce Questionnaire or contact us directly at (800) 432-0018. Also, visit FAQ’s of Filing a Divorce for more information on the process of divorce.

Why Choose Ready Divorce Service?​

A Texas divorce lawyer will typically charge $4,500 or more for a simple uncontested divorce. Our fee starts from $1,250 plus the court filing fees.
Ready Divorce Service completes all of the paperwork required quickly and affordable while you stay responsible for all decisions made during the case. We charge as a Flat Fee. No hidden fees are charged. Our average client typical saves $3,000 or more by using Ready Divorce Service.

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Texas Residency Requirements

​​Per Texas statutes, A suit for divorce may not be maintained in this state unless at the time the suit is filed either the petitioner or the respondent has been:

(1)  a domiciliary of this state for the preceding 6 month period; and

(2)  a resident of the county in which the suit is filed for the preceding 90 day period.

Also, a divorce in Texas cannot be finalized if the wife is pregnant. If the wife is pregnant, be sure to keep this in mind.

​The staff at Ready Divorce Service cannot provide direct legal advice when completing your divorce papers. If you do have a contested or complex case, you should always seek assistance from a family law attorney. Utilizing our website is never considered a substitute for seeking help from an attorney.

​Filing Fees

​The court filing fees in Texas are charged by the court, and they are in addition to the cost of using Ready Divorce Service. Filing fees vary county by county.

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An agreed divorce is a type of uncontested divorce, where both parties agree to all of the terms of the divorce. The terms “uncontested divorce” and “agreed divorce” are often used synonymously in Texas. In many instances, you will find that these phrases are used completely interchangeably. When this occurs, both phrases refer to the fact that the divorce occurred with both spouses agreeing on all of the divorce-related issues and are willing to sign an agreement in order to skip the trial process that occurs before a judge. In the case of contested divorces, it's important to understand that people can be driven to extremes in stressful situations. If your spouse does not want to divorce, for example, you may witness a side of them that you have never seen before, such as their constant attempts to sabotage the process. It's a good idea to be familiar with some of the most typical sneaky divorce methods so you know what to look out for.
If your spouse never responds to being served with papers and cannot be located, you can still get a divorce in the form of a default divorce. This is also a type of uncontested divorce. You will sometimes find the term “uncontested divorce” used in relation to a default divorce. A default divorce is when the Respondent fails to respond to the divorce petition. In these cases, the divorce can move forward without the input of the spouse that failed to respond.
In an agreed or uncontested divorce, both parties are able to come to an agreement on all of the terms of the divorce and can therefore go through a much simpler divorce process. A contested divorce, on the other hand, is when the spouses aren’t able to agree on one or more of the significant issues involved in a divorce. For example, if spouses can't decide on how they are going to divide their property or whether one spouse should receive alimony from the other, they can’t proceed with the simpler uncontested divorce process. Instead, they will have to go through a traditional divorce where a judge will hold a trial and decide on the contested issues for the spouses. However, contested divorces don’t necessarily have to go to court, either. If spouses are able to come to an agreement through mediation or other methods before it’s time to go to trial, they can avoid the outcome where a judge is making decisions for them.