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TexasLawHelp Divorce Forms Set A (no children together)

Use these Texas divorce forms if you and your spouse do not have children who are

under 18 or still in high school.

Be sure to read How to File an Uncontested Divorce first! You may not need all of

the forms listed or you may need additional forms.*

1. How to File an Uncontested Divorce

Read this first!

2. Unsworn Declaration of Indigency (Request for Fee Waiver)

3. Original Petition for Divorce

4. Waiver of Service Only (Specific Waiver)

5. Respondent’s Original Answer

6. Final Decree of Divorce

7. Notice of Current Address

8. Sample Testimony – Divorce Without Children

* Additional forms are available at: www.texaslawhelp.org/resource/divorce-withchildren-in-texas-1.

How to File an Uncontested Divorce

These instructions explain the steps in a simple, uncontested Texas divorce. Use them with the FREE

do-it-yourself divorce forms at www.TexasLawHelp.org.

These instructions are written for people who are “pro se.” Pro se means you don’t have a lawyer.

These instructions are not a substitute for the advice and help of a lawyer. It’s a good idea to talk to a

lawyer about your particular situation before filing or responding to a divorce.

Is Your Divorce Uncontested?

Your divorce is uncontested when it is:

 agreed – you and your spouse agree about all the issues in your case OR

 default – your spouse is given legal notice of your divorce by Official Service of Process,

Publication or Posting and does not file an Answer or Waiver of Service with the Court

or otherwise appear in the case.

If your divorce is contested, it is best to talk to a lawyer before filing any forms with the Court.

Steps for an Uncontested Texas Divorce

A full description of each step follows. Carefully read all the steps before you begin.

Step 1: Get help if there has been family violence or you feel unsafe.

Step 2: Talk to a lawyer about your particular situation.

Step 3: Determine where to file....