No, in fact most divorces settle out of court and don't go to trial at all. Out of court settlements can be accomplished either through settlement conferences, mediationA form of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) for resolving legal disputes without going to trial, by the use of a trained and impartial third party who attempts to bring the parties together in mutual agreement., or collaborative law. Some situations may ultimately require you to go to court, but it's often preferable for you and your spouse to decide how to divide your assets or determine visitation instead of having a Judge do it for you.

Despite how most people feel about their pets, the law views them as
personal property. That means that they will be treated just like any
other property in the case. Our judges typically don't like to deal
with pets, so we encourage our clients to reach an agreement about them without
involving the courts.

No. A divorce can't be finalized while the wife is pregnant.
However, the divorce process can be started while the wife is
pregnant. It just can't be completed until the wife is no
longer pregnant.

Are you considering a divorce or are you about to go through one? If so, I'm sure you have a lot of questions. This online divorce seminar will teach you what you need to know about divorce in Austin and the surrounding areas.

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I can't really answer that question for you. However, what I can do is tell you how dating might affect your divorce and you'll have to decide how soon to start dating. read more »

Either you or your spouse must have been living in Texas for at least 6 months and in the county in which you're filing for the preceding 90 days before you can file for divorce.

There are also some special exceptions for members of the military that have been stationed elsewhere.