Del Rio, TX asked in Divorce for Texas

Q: I filed for divorce and my wife responded. do I have to wait 61 days to set a trial for divorce or proceed with it.

I filed for divorce and my wife responded. do I have to wait 61 days to set a trial for divorce or proceed with it. I'm confused or is the 61 days only if she wouldn't have responded? Or can I move forward with it before the 61 days?

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Victoria Collins
Victoria Collins
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  • Fort Worth, TX
  • Licensed in Texas

A: You must wait 60 days from the date the petition is filed before the decree can be finalized. If you are required to set a hearing date you may go ahead with that, just make sure that date meets the 60 day statutory waiting period.

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