Filing Divorce Without Custody

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If you dont have custody of your children in Texas, you can file for divorce under the no children category. Disclose the childrens current custody situation in your divorce petition. Use the Original Petition for Divorce form and explain the custody situation in the Children of the Marriage section. Consult a local attorney for detailed guidance.

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I filed for a divorce but it was rejected due to me filing with no children, but we dont have custody of our kids. We signed rights over to family on * of them and one was adopted. How do i file this divorce without having to go before the judge over any arrangements about kids when we dont have them in our custody?
Hello ****, could you please tell me which state you're in? The divorce laws vary from state to state, and I want to provide you with the most accurate information.
Texas
In Texas, if you don't have custody of your children, you can file for divorce under the "no children" category. However, you must disclose the children's current custody situation in your divorce petition. Here are the steps:
- File an Original Petition for Divorce.
- Disclose the children's custody situation.
- Serve your spouse with the divorce papers.
- Wait for your spouse's response.
- Finalize the divorce.
Please consult a local attorney for detailed guidance.
Is there a certain form to file for the custody situations? It didnt gibe me that option on the form i filed
In Texas, you can use the "Original Petition for Divorce" form to disclose the custody situation. In the section "Children of the Marriage," you can explain the situation. If you need further assistance, consider consulting a local attorney.
Thank you so much
You're welcome, ****! If you have any more questions in the future, don't hesitate to ask. Good luck with your process.