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A Timeline for Divorce in Texas

January 14, 2022
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Filing for divorce in Texas follows a timeline specific to your situation, which can take longer than expected.

Filing for divorce in Texas follows a timeline specific to your situation, which can take longer than expected. Texas Legal Attorney John Chivis of The Chivis Law Firm discusses what you can expect from your divorce in Texas. Texas Legal Members joined the conversation by asking their divorce questions in the live chat. Mr. Chivis describes what you can expect from the divorce filing process and what you will need to file for divorce.

John Chivis has been assisting Texas Legal Members with divorce proceedings for the past decade. His firm is located in San Antonio, and represent clients across the state of Texas.

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