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Under Texas law, a mandatory 60-day waiting period applies after filing your Original Petition for Divorce with the District Court. This waiting period must pass before a judge can finalize your divorce.
This 60-day requirement — often called a “cooling-off period” — is designed to give both parties time to reflect and possibly reconcile before the divorce becomes final.
Filing your case promptly starts the 60-day clock sooner, helping you reach finalization faster. However, please note that the judge will not sign your Final Decree of Divorce until the 60 days have passed — and not always immediately after. The timing may vary depending on the court’s schedule, the judge’s availability, and local procedures.
Texas Family Code § 6.702(a)
A court may not grant a divorce before the 60th day after the date the suit was filed.
The court may waive the 60-day requirement only in very limited circumstances, such as:
We use clear, flat-rate pricing, with no hidden fees or subscriptions.
The cost of a divorce in Texas can vary widely depending on the circumstances of your case. Traditional law firms often require large retainers, hourly billing, and multiple court appearances, making even simple agreed divorces expensive. Texas Divorce Online offers an affordable alternative - a fully online, attorney-managed process with transparent flat fees and no hidden costs.
If you and your spouse are in agreement, completing your divorce online is often the most cost-effective and stress-free solution.
| Cost Category | Online Divorce (Texas Divorce Online) |
Traditional Attorney Divorce |
|---|---|---|
| Typical Total Cost | ~$550 + Court Fee* The total amount represents the typical cost paid by clients, breakdown of the pricing is below |
$7,000–$20,000+* The total amount represents the typical cost paid by clients, breakdown of the pricing is below |
| Case Review and Document Preparation Fee | $195 (or 2 x $99) | Retainers often $3,000–$5,000+* |
| Online Processing Fee (e-signing, e-notarization, legal compliance) | $176 | Additional hourly billing |
| Court Fee Estimate* | $400 | Usually paid alongside hourly billing for the attorney to take time to file your documents |
| Final Service Fee | $196 +/- balance that remains of the $400 after we pay the Court Fee to the Court | Additional hourly billing for updating other documents with the obtained Cause and Court Numbers and filing the final documents |
| Attorney Billing | None (flat-rate pricing) | $250–$350/hr* |
| Timeline | Often faster; fully online | Often months; based on attorney & court scheduling |
| Court Appearances | Not required in most uncontested cases | Frequently required |
*Court Fee (varies by County and depending on whether the case is with minor children, usually between $340 and $440) is separate and the estimate of $400 is paid to us, after which we are sending it to the court when filing the Original Petition for Divorce. After the Petition is filed, you then pay the Final Service Fee of $196 plus or minus any over and under payment of the actual Court Fee.
Several factors influence the total cost of a Texas divorce, including:
The most predictable cost.
Most counties charge $340–$440, paid directly to the District Clerk.
Traditional attorneys typically charge:
Attorney-drafted documents can significantly increase the total cost.
In-person notarization can cause delays and added expenses, whereas online divorce services typically include RON.
Traditional attorneys may charge for filing services; online divorce providers typically include filing under a flat fee.
Texas Divorce Online uses clear, flat-rate pricing so you always know what to expect.
$195 or $99 + $99
This includes:
$176 total (Used for signing, online notarization, and attorney review)
This includes:
$400, due to the Texas County Courts charging anything between $340 and $440 depending on the County and whether there are minor children involved. After the Petition is filed, you then pay the Final Service Fee of $196 plus or minus any over and under payment of the actual Court Fee. This fee is paid either via Zelle or Money Order.
This is required for all Texas divorces unless waived by the court. We neither draft, nor file Fee Waivers.
After the Court Fee estimate has been paid, we will e-file your signed Original Petition for Divorce, obtain the Cause and Court Numbers, update the remaining documents with them, prompt your spouse to notarize the Waiver of Service and file it with the Court.
$196 plus or minus any over and under payment of the actual Court Fee. This fee is paid either via Zelle or Money Order.
After the Final Service Fee estimate has been paid, you will need to sign and notarize the remaining documents online, after which we will e-file them with the Court and provide them with the hearing instructions.
In addition to our standard online divorce services, the following optional documents and filings are available at clear, flat-rate pricing. All documents are prepared by a Texas-licensed attorney.
Attorney-caused errors are corrected at no charge.
A $5 administrative processing fee applies to all payments made by credit card, Zelle, or money order.
If we make an error, corrections are always free.
Every new divorce case in Texas requires paying the filing fee.
Most counties charge between $350 and $401, depending on the County and the involvement of minor children.
Traditional attorney-handled divorces in Texas can become expensive very quickly because of how the process is structured and how attorneys bill for their time. Even when spouses begin the process mostly in agreement, the traditional route introduces court requirements, multiple filings, and attorney-driven procedures that add substantial cost.
A traditional divorce in Texas typically includes:
Most Texas family law attorneys charge $250–$350 per hour, with higher rates common in major counties (Dallas, Harris, Travis, Bexar).
Across verified sources, traditional Texas divorces typically cost: $7,000–$20,000+
Cases involving children, contested property, business interests, or lengthy negotiations easily exceed this range.
Even simple agreed cases often require a minimum retainer of: $3,000–$5,000 upfront
Because the retainer is only a deposit against future hourly work, it is common for clients to replenish it multiple times.
Many couples begin with the intention of an uncontested divorce, but:
For these reasons, even simple agreed divorces handled traditionally often exceed $5,000, despite originally appearing straightforward.
Online uncontested divorce avoids the most expensive parts of traditional representation:
You receive:
All at a fraction of the cost of a traditional divorce.
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