Can the 60 day waiting period for divorce in Texas be waived?

Can the 60 day waiting period for divorce in Texas be waived?

In almost all cases, you must wait at least 60 days before you can finish your divorce. If your spouse has been convicted of or received deferred adjudication for a crime involving family violence against you or a member of your household, the 60-day waiting period is waived.

How long is a petition for divorce valid?

Divorce papers that have not been filed do not expire (whereas if a marital settlement agreement that has been filed but not ratified will be dismissed by the court for lack of record activity in 1 year). When you say you signed a petition I assume you also mean a marital settlement agreement.

How do I recover from emotional divorce?

Top Ten Don’ts for Divorce RecoveryDon’t ask for help and try to do it all alone.Don’t talk about your grief/feelings.Count on others to tell you what you need (don’t be in your own power)Stick your head in the sand and hope it will go away.Pretend you’re fine or try to hold it all together.

Do you ever fully recover from divorce?

It’s hard to recover from a divorce. Everyone who goes through one feels broken and lost during the first few months, or even after years of trying put their life back on track. But life has to go on, and you cannot allow your divorce to ruin all the good things that you still can do with your life.

Is anyone happier after divorce?

While some may be happier after a divorce, research indicates most adults that divorce have lower levels of happiness and more psychological distress compared to married individuals. Divorce can bring up new conflicts between couples that cause more tension than when they were married.