How to do your own divorce in Texas, 2015-2017
By: Ed Sherman
Edition: Fifteenth edition.
Publisher: Nolo Press Occidental
Published: 2015
Place of publication: Santa Cruz, CA
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780944508992
Subjects: Divorce; Popular works; Law and legislation; Forms
Description: Texans have saved over $400 million by doing their own divorces with this book. The first part explains how the laws work, how to divide the marital property, settle issues of child custody and support, and generally helps you make the necessary decisions along the way and reach agreement with your spouse (thus keeping the divorce uncontested). The second part shows you how to complete all the forms and file them with the court. At the back of the book is a complete set of tear-out forms. The book includes a CD-ROM disc containing all the forms, schedules and worksheets in the printed book for completion on computer; the Citations by Publication and by Posting kits; a marital settlement agreement and DealMaker software to create one; addresses and web links to all the Texas county courthouses; and relevant portions of the Texas Family Code. This is a complete kit with everything you need for an uncontested Texas divorce. It includes step-by-step instructions, worksheets, advice on where to get help if you need it, and practical advice about important decisions.
Table of contents: title: Table of Contents: All about divorce; title: Doing your own divorce; Dividing property and debts; Children: custody and visitation; Child support and alimony; Marital settlement agreements. How to do your own divorce; title: Introducing the forms; Checklists; How to use the forms; How to file your papers; The petition; Notice to your spouse; The decree; The statistics form; The income withholding order; The military status affidavit; The hearing.