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The waiting period is statutory. There few exceptions - for family violence.
Sec. 6.702. WAITING PERIOD. (a) Except as provided by Subsection (c), the court may not grant a divorce before the 60th day after the date the suit was filed. A decree rendered in violation of this subsection is not subject to collateral attack.
(b) A waiting period is not required before a court may grant an annulment or declare a marriage void other than as required in civil cases generally.
(c) A waiting period is not required under Subsection (a) before a court may grant a divorce in a suit in which the court finds that:
(1) the respondent has been finally convicted of or received deferred adjudication for an offense involving family violence as defined by Section 71.004 against the petitioner or a member of the petitioner's household; or
(2) the petitioner has an active protective order under Title 4 or an active magistrate's order for emergency protection under Article 17.292, Code of Criminal Procedure, based on a finding of family violence, against the respondent because of family violence committed during the marriage.
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What is the waiting period in Texas to remarry after a devorce the devorce was in Oklahoma?
In most cases, the waiting period to remarry in Texas after a divorce has been finalized (from any state) is 30 days. The court may deem the waiting period to be lengthened or shortened if it feels there are circumstances that warrant it. The waiting period does not begin until the divorce has been completely finalized-not filed.
Is there a waiting period in Arkansas after your divorce is final to remarry?
Six months from filing must have elapsed before a divorce may be granted. Colorado code mandates this length of time to allow for reconciliation to take place if it is possible, and to avoid regrets from an emotionally hasty divorce. No restrictions on remarriage exist once the final decree has been entered.
Can you get married during the 90 days after the divorce in Texas?
Read your divorce decree. If the state of Texas requires a 90 day waiting period before you allowed to legally marry again, then you have to wait 90 days.
If your remarry before the 30 day waiting period is up after divorce in Texas is it legal?
No , it could be considered illegal or "voidable" because of the mandatory waiting period because one of the parties could appeal the divorce.
What is waiting period on guns in Texas?
Like many states, Texas has no waiting period to purchase rifles, shotguns, or handguns.
How long do you have to wait to marry after filing for divorce?
There is no waiting period after a divorce to remarry. Once you have applied for a marriage license Mississippi has a seventy-two (72) hour waiting period. This can be waived by a judge of any court in the judicial district where either of the applicants live and if they are over 21 years of age.
Can you marry same day after divorce in Texas?
No, TX has a 30 day waiting period before you an remarry (unless it's a case of the former spouses remarrying each other).
Is a 30 day waiting period weekdays only?
when you get a 30 days waiting period in texas,does that include weekends also.
How long can you do a person have to review their divorce decree in the state of Texas?
Texas has a 60 day waiting period from the time divorce petitions are filed, until the time when a court date can be scheduled to finalize it. Texas does this to allow time for petitions to be reviewed, and reconciliations made, if they are possible. After 60 days, finalization can be accomplished. If you wish to contest something in the decree, file an answer with the court.
If married in south Carolina and getting divorced in Texas and what to get remarried in Texas is there a waiting period?
There is a 30-day waiting period in Texas before a newly divorced person can get married again. So, date of divorce + 30 days = eligible to marry again. You can petition the court to have the waiting period waived, but unless there is some sort of emergency situation, it's probably not worth the time and money to pursue this. Check out www.clarklawyers.net for any other family law inquiries. There's a helpful FAQ section and a place where you can e-mail questions.
How far in advance do you need to get a marriage certificate for A wedding ceremony in Texas?
In Texas there's a 72 hour waiting period from when you get a marriage license to when you can use it.
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