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Original Petition for Divorce — Uncontested

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF [1. County] COUNTY, TEXAS Cause No. [2. Cause Number] [3. Petitioner Full Name], Petitioner, vs. [4. Respondent Full Name], Respondent. Comes now the Petitioner, [3. Petitioner Full Name], and files this Original Petition for Divorce against the Respondent, [4. Respondent Full Name], and in support thereof respectfully states:

Jurisdiction and Residency

Petitioner has been a domiciliary of the State of Texas for the preceding six-month period and a resident of [1. County] County for the preceding ninety-day period, in accordance with Tex. Fam. Code § 6.301. This Court has jurisdiction over the parties and the subject matter of this action.

Marriage Information

The parties were lawfully married on [5. Date of Marriage] in [6. City and State of Marriage], and ceased to live together as spouses on [7. Date of Separation]. There are no minor children born of or adopted during this marriage.

Grounds for Divorce

The marriage has become insupportable because of discord or conflict of personalities between the parties that destroys the legitimate ends of the marital relationship and prevents any reasonable expectation of reconciliation, in accordance with Tex. Fam. Code § 6.001. The marriage should be dissolved.

Property and Debt Division

The parties have reached a full and complete agreement regarding the division of their community estate, assets, and debts. The terms of this division are as follows: [8. Property and Debt Division Terms]

Spousal Maintenance

The parties have agreed that spousal maintenance shall be as follows: [9. Spousal Maintenance Terms]

Request for Relief

WHEREFORE, Petitioner respectfully requests that this Court: (a) enter a Decree of Divorce dissolving the marriage of the parties; (b) approve the parties' agreement regarding property, debts, and spousal maintenance; (c) restore Petitioner's former name of [10. Former Name], if requested; and (d) grant such other and further relief as the Court deems just and proper. Dated: [11. Date of Signing]

Verification

I, [3. Petitioner Full Name], declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing statements are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief. Executed this [12. Execution Date] day of [13. Execution Month, Year], at [14. City and State of Execution].

Original Petition for Divorce — Contested

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF [1. County] COUNTY, TEXAS Cause No. [2. Cause Number] [3. Petitioner Full Name], Petitioner, vs. [4. Respondent Full Name], Respondent. Comes now the Petitioner, [3. Petitioner Full Name], and files this Original Petition for Divorce against the Respondent, [4. Respondent Full Name], and in support thereof respectfully states:

Jurisdiction and Residency

Petitioner has been a domiciliary of the State of Texas for the preceding six-month period and a resident of [1. County] County for the preceding ninety-day period, in accordance with Tex. Fam. Code § 6.301. This Court has jurisdiction over the parties and the subject matter of this action.

Marriage Information

The parties were lawfully married on [5. Date of Marriage] in [6. City and State of Marriage], and ceased to live together as spouses on [7. Date of Separation]. There are no minor children born of or adopted during this marriage.

Grounds for Divorce

The marriage has become insupportable because of discord or conflict of personalities between the parties that destroys the legitimate ends of the marital relationship and prevents any reasonable expectation of reconciliation, in accordance with Tex. Fam. Code § 6.001. The marriage should be dissolved.

Property and Debt Division

The parties are unable to agree on the division of their community estate, assets, and debts. Petitioner requests that this Court divide the parties' estate in a manner that the Court deems just and right, in accordance with Tex. Fam. Code § 7.001. The relevant marital assets and liabilities include: [8. Property and Debt Description]

Spousal Maintenance

The parties are unable to agree on spousal maintenance. Petitioner requests that the Court award spousal maintenance in an amount and for a duration that is just and equitable, considering the factors set forth in Tex. Fam. Code § 8.051. Relevant facts include: [9. Spousal Maintenance Facts]

Request for Relief

WHEREFORE, Petitioner respectfully requests that this Court: (a) enter a Decree of Divorce dissolving the marriage of the parties; (b) divide the parties' estate in a manner the Court deems just and right; (c) award spousal maintenance as the Court deems just and equitable; (d) restore Petitioner's former name of [10. Former Name], if requested; and (e) grant such other and further relief as the Court deems just and proper. Dated: [11. Date of Signing]

Verification

I, [3. Petitioner Full Name], declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing statements are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief. Executed this [12. Execution Date] day of [13. Execution Month, Year], at [14. City and State of Execution].

Original Petition for Divorce — Uncontested with Children

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF [1. County] COUNTY, TEXAS Cause No. [2. Cause Number] [3. Petitioner Full Name], Petitioner, vs. [4. Respondent Full Name], Respondent. Comes now the Petitioner, [3. Petitioner Full Name], and files this Original Petition for Divorce against the Respondent, [4. Respondent Full Name], and in support thereof respectfully states:

Jurisdiction and Residency

Petitioner has been a domiciliary of the State of Texas for the preceding six-month period and a resident of [1. County] County for the preceding ninety-day period, in accordance with Tex. Fam. Code § 6.301. This Court has jurisdiction over the parties and the subject matter of this action.

Marriage Information

The parties were lawfully married on [5. Date of Marriage] in [6. City and State of Marriage], and ceased to live together as spouses on [7. Date of Separation]. There are [8. Number of Children] minor child(ren) born of or adopted during this marriage: [9. Children Names and Birthdates].

Grounds for Divorce

The marriage has become insupportable because of discord or conflict of personalities between the parties that destroys the legitimate ends of the marital relationship and prevents any reasonable expectation of reconciliation, in accordance with Tex. Fam. Code § 6.001. The marriage should be dissolved.

Conservatorship and Possession

The parties have reached a full agreement regarding the conservatorship of and possession of and access to the minor child(ren), in accordance with the best interests of the child(ren) under Tex. Fam. Code § 153.002. The agreed parenting plan is as follows: [10. Conservatorship and Parenting Plan Terms]

Child Support

The parties have reached an agreement on child support consistent with the Texas Child Support Guidelines (Tex. Fam. Code § 154.001). The agreed monthly child support amount is [11. Child Support Amount], payable by [12. Paying Parent] to [13. Receiving Parent]. Additional terms: [14. Child Support Additional Terms]

Medical and Childcare Expenses

Unreimbursed medical, dental, vision, and childcare expenses for the minor child(ren) shall be shared as follows: [15. Medical and Childcare Terms]

Property and Debt Division

The parties have reached a full and complete agreement regarding the division of their community estate, assets, and debts. The terms of this division are as follows: [16. Property and Debt Division Terms]

Spousal Maintenance

The parties have agreed that spousal maintenance shall be as follows: [17. Spousal Maintenance Terms]

Request for Relief

WHEREFORE, Petitioner respectfully requests that this Court: (a) enter a Decree of Divorce dissolving the marriage of the parties; (b) approve the parties' agreement regarding conservatorship of and possession of and access to the minor child(ren); (c) order child support in accordance with the parties' agreement and the Texas Child Support Guidelines; (d) approve the parties' property and debt division; (e) restore Petitioner's former name of [18. Former Name], if requested; and (f) grant such other and further relief as the Court deems just and proper. Dated: [19. Date of Signing]

Verification

I, [3. Petitioner Full Name], declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing statements are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief. Executed this [20. Execution Date] day of [21. Execution Month, Year], at [22. City and State of Execution].

Original Petition for Divorce — Contested with Children

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF [1. County] COUNTY, TEXAS Cause No. [2. Cause Number] [3. Petitioner Full Name], Petitioner, vs. [4. Respondent Full Name], Respondent. Comes now the Petitioner, [3. Petitioner Full Name], and files this Original Petition for Divorce against the Respondent, [4. Respondent Full Name], and in support thereof respectfully states:

Jurisdiction and Residency

Petitioner has been a domiciliary of the State of Texas for the preceding six-month period and a resident of [1. County] County for the preceding ninety-day period, in accordance with Tex. Fam. Code § 6.301. This Court has jurisdiction over the parties and the subject matter of this action.

Marriage Information

The parties were lawfully married on [5. Date of Marriage] in [6. City and State of Marriage], and ceased to live together as spouses on [7. Date of Separation]. There are [8. Number of Children] minor child(ren) born of or adopted during this marriage: [9. Children Names and Birthdates].

Grounds for Divorce

The marriage has become insupportable because of discord or conflict of personalities between the parties that destroys the legitimate ends of the marital relationship and prevents any reasonable expectation of reconciliation, in accordance with Tex. Fam. Code § 6.001. The marriage should be dissolved.

Conservatorship and Possession

The parties are unable to agree on the conservatorship of the minor child(ren). Petitioner requests that the Court appoint conservators and establish a possession schedule in accordance with the best interests of the child(ren) under Tex. Fam. Code § 153.131 and § 153.192. Relevant facts include: [10. Conservatorship Dispute Facts]

Child Support

The parties are unable to agree on child support. Petitioner requests that the Court order child support in accordance with the Texas Child Support Guidelines (Tex. Fam. Code § 154.001). Relevant facts include: [11. Child Support Facts]

Medical, Dental, and Childcare Expenses

Unreimbursed medical, dental, vision, and childcare expenses for the minor child(ren) shall be allocated as follows, or as the Court determines equitable: [12. Medical and Childcare Terms]

Property and Debt Division

The parties are unable to agree on the division of their community estate, assets, and debts. Petitioner requests that the Court divide the parties' estate in a manner that the Court deems just and right, in accordance with Tex. Fam. Code § 7.001. The relevant marital assets and liabilities include: [13. Property and Debt Description]

Spousal Maintenance

The parties are unable to agree on spousal maintenance. Petitioner requests that the Court award spousal maintenance as the Court deems just and equitable under Tex. Fam. Code § 8.051. Relevant facts include: [14. Spousal Maintenance Facts]

Request for Relief

WHEREFORE, Petitioner respectfully requests that this Court: (a) enter a Decree of Divorce dissolving the marriage of the parties; (b) appoint conservators and establish a possession schedule in the best interests of the minor child(ren); (c) order child support in accordance with the Texas Child Support Guidelines; (d) divide the parties' estate in a manner the Court deems just and right; (e) award spousal maintenance as the Court deems just and equitable; (f) restore Petitioner's former name of [15. Former Name], if requested; and (g) grant such other and further relief as the Court deems just and proper. Dated: [16. Date of Signing]

Verification

I, [3. Petitioner Full Name], declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing statements are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief. Executed this [17. Execution Date] day of [18. Execution Month, Year], at [19. City and State of Execution].