How Uncontested Divorce Works in Texas | Fort Worth

You and your spouse agree on everything — the house, the finances, even the parenting schedule. So do you still need a lawyer? In this episode, we break down what an uncontested divorce in Fort Worth really involves: the residency requirements under Texas Family Code §6.301 (six months in Texas, 90 days in Tarrant County), the mandatory 60-day waiting period under §6.702 that no agreement can waive, and why most agreed divorces finalize in about 61–90 days. We also cover what "uncontested" actually means — total agreement on every material issue, not just the big ones — plus the quiet drafting mistakes that cost families the most: retirement accounts left out of the decree, a mortgage still in both names, and vague custody language that collapses at the first schedule conflict. Whether your case is simple or involves children, real estate, or retirement benefits, this episode explains why the cheapest divorce over your lifetime is the one whose decree you never have to reopen. For families in Fort Worth and across Texas, the Law Office of Bryan Fagan, PLLC offers free, confidential consultations. Learn more at bryanfagan.com.