Divorcing couples often want to know if they can get a quick divorce. The answer to the question depends on what they mean by “quick.” According to Texas law, the earliest date the final divorce decree can be issued is 60 days after the spouse who did not file the divorce petition receives notice that the divorce petition was filed. Factors Affecting the Timing of the Final Divorce Order In a short-term marriage with no children and few or no marital assets to divide, and no issues for the court to decide, the divorce can reasonably be final at the end of the 60-day period. It is … [Read more...]