Texas Divorce, Without the Billing Anxiety
A divorce is hard enough without wondering what your next legal bill is going to look like. At My Confident Divorce Law Firm, you choose a scope, you get a flat-fee quote, and that’s the number. Same Texas-licensed attorneys, same depth of work — different way of paying for it.
Texas Divorce, Explained Simply
Texas law gives you two main paths: an agreed (uncontested) divorce, where you and your spouse have worked out the terms; or a contested divorce, where a judge — or more often, a mediator — helps resolve the open issues. Both end the same way: a signed final decree.
Either way, Texas requires a 60-day waiting period after filing before a divorce can finalize. Most cases take longer than 60 days. How much longer depends almost entirely on how much you and your spouse agree on going in.
Grounds for Divorce in Texas
Texas is a no-fault state, which means you don’t have to prove anyone did anything wrong. The most common ground is “insupportability” — the marriage isn’t working and can’t be repaired. No blame, no airing of grievances in a public filing.
Texas also recognizes fault-based grounds, which can affect property division in some cases:
- Adultery
- Cruelty
- Felony conviction
- Abandonment
- Living apart for at least three years
- Confinement in a mental hospital
In practice, most Texas divorces are filed as no-fault, even when fault exists. We’ll talk through whether including a fault ground actually helps your case or just adds friction.
Do I Qualify to File for Divorce in Texas?
To file in Texas, one of you must have lived in the state for at least six months, and in the county where you’re filing for at least 90 days. If you’ve moved recently, we’ll figure out the right place and the right timing.
What We Handle in a Texas Divorce
Property and Asset Division
Texas is a community property state. Most assets and debts acquired during the marriage belong to both spouses — but “just and right” division doesn’t always mean a clean 50/50 split. We’ll value everything honestly and fight for a result that reflects what you actually contributed and what you actually need going forward.
Spousal Maintenance
Texas is stricter than most states about awarding spousal support. We’ll tell you straight whether you qualify, what amount is realistic, and what the negotiation actually looks like.
Custody and Parenting Plans
Anywhere kids are involved, their best interests drive the conversation. We help you build a parenting plan that’s workable in real life — not just on paper.
Child Support
Texas uses a guideline formula, but there are real reasons to argue for an amount above or below it. We’ll tell you which side of that line your case lives on.
Modifications After the Decree
Life changes. Custody arrangements, support amounts, and possession schedules can all be modified after the fact when circumstances genuinely shift.
When Mediation Makes Sense
Mediation is a structured negotiation with a neutral third party. It’s usually faster and cheaper than fighting it out in court, and it keeps the decisions about your life in your hands instead of a judge’s. Most Texas divorces end at mediation. Collaborative divorce is another option that prioritizes settlement over litigation — we’ll tell you whether that fits your situation.
How Pricing Works Here
Most family law firms quote a retainer and then bill against it by the hour, which means you don’t know your final cost until the case is over. We quote a flat fee for the scope of work you actually need. If the scope changes, we’ll talk about it before the price does.
Book a free case evaluation and we’ll walk you through what your case would look like and what it would cost.
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A real call with a real human. No pressure, no pitch — just a warm conversation about where you are and how we can help. We’ll listen first.
