Maybe a stupid question...

[txrose1998]

What is the name of your state? TX

WHen does the 60 day waiting period start in a divorce in Texas??

 

[seniorjudge]

What are you talking about?

 

[txrose1998]

What are you talking about?

Isn't it 60 days before a divorce becomes final in Texas?

 

[VeronicaLodge]

did you file a petition for divorce?

 

[txrose1998]

did you file a petition for divorce?

This is a question for my sister, just for clarification.

Her and her soon to be ex husband met with an attorney and the original petition was filed in the courts on 2/13. She was just curious when the sixty days starts? Does it start when it is filed? Or when the judge signs on it?

 

[seniorjudge]

The judgment in the lawsuit is final sixty days after it is entered (meaning, signed by the judge).

 

[VeronicaLodge]

but a waiting period is different isnt it? i had a 60 day waiting period and it was 60 days from day of filing petition, on the 61st day the judge signed the divorce order and it was final. ????

 

[tuffbrk]

The judgment in the lawsuit is final sixty days after it is entered (meaning, signed by the judge).

Geez - what the heck?! Is this another state law? The judge signs, you get the pretty gold seal on your decree, it's filed and it's STILL not final for 60 days? Why is that?