Divorcing from Prison
The difficulty level of the divorce process varies depending on the circumstances at hand. When two
spouses are able to agree on the conditions of a divorce or have few assets to divide, the process may
be easy. On the other hand, if the divorce involves a disagreement on asset division, children, or debt,
the process can become drawn out and challenging. While seeking a divorce from prison can be more time
consuming and requires additional legal forms, divorcing while incarcerated is possible and can be a
fairly easy process if you are able to seek a no-contest divorce.
When you initiate a divorce from prison, you will need to fill out certain legal forms depending on
your situation. Additional papers are needed if you have children, are expecting the divorce to be contested,
or are in the process of filing for bankruptcy. If you do not have Texas residency, you may also have
more paperwork to complete.
A Texas divorce lawyer can help you acquire the appropriate forms for your case and can ensure that
you properly fill out all of the documentation. It is important to have all forms filled out completely
and appropriately so that you do not have your filing denied and you do not have to start the divorce
proceeding over again.
One major difference between divorcing outside of prison and divorcing while incarcerated is that you
may not be able to attend the divorce hearing in person. You will need to grant power of attorney to
an individual who will represent your interests in court. This should be someone that you trust to fight
for your interests and who can responsibly and maturely handle the divorce proceeding. You will also
need to file an unsworn declaration with your divorce papers, which will be presented to a judge in
court and must be included to verify your petition for divorce.
Contact Us
While the paperwork and negotiation involved in divorce may seem complicated, a lawyer can advise you
on all of the legal aspects of divorce and can help to greatly simplify the process. If you are currently
imprisoned and are seeking or anticipating a divorce, please contact the experienced Austin divorce attorneys of Slater, Kennon & Pugh Ltd.LLP today at 512-472-2431 for legal advice and assistance.