What is an absolute divorce?

An absolute divorce, also known as a no-fault divorce, is a type of divorce available in Texas. It is the most common form of divorce and allows couples to end their marriage without needing to prove fault on either side. In Texas, a no-fault divorce requires that at least one of the partners has been living in the state for six months and in the same county for the past 90 days. This is to make sure that the couple is a true resident of Texas and that the court has jurisdiction over the case. Once a spouse has filed for an absolute divorce, the other spouse must be served with the divorce papers. The responding spouse then has a 20-day period to respond. If the responding spouse does not respond, the court will enter a default judgement meaning that the divorce will go through without the court hearing the other spouse’s side. If the responding spouse does respond, a hearing will be set where both spouses can provide information and evidence to the court. The court will then make a determination of how assets and debts will be divided and other decisions about child support and custody. After all decisions have been made, the court will grant a final divorce decree, which is the final document that legally ends the marriage.

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