Uncontested Docket 425 District Court - Williamson County Page 2
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2If you are representing yourself (Pro Se) in a divorce, please understand the following:
You must present a complete decree that resolves all issues. The Court will not review
the decree for completion and will not confirm that the decree is properly drafted. You
cannot rely on the Court signing the decree as a representation that the decree is accurate
and actually resolves all of the issues as you wish or that it adequately covers all of the
issues you have a right to have covered.
You must also follow the Rules of the Courtroom:
Always address the Judge as “YOUR HONOR”;
Dress appropriately. Shorts, flip-flops, tank tops, jogging/sweat suits, sagging pants, T-shirt and
sleeveless shirts are not permitted in the courtroom, Men must have their shirts tucked in;
Do not type or text-message on cellular phones or other devices;
Do not read newspapers, magazines, or other items except official papers;
Do no bring food, bottles, paper cups, or beverage containers into the courtroom;
Do no prop feet on tables, chairs, or benches;
Do not make noises or talk in a manner which interferes with court, this includes talking on or
answering cell phones;
Do not allow cellular phones to ring or make any noise (including vibrating at such a level that can
be heard);
Do not use any tobacco products;
Before entering a courtroom where court is in session, a person should first remove sunglasses,
overcoat, hat, etc.
No person should, by any facial expression, shaking of the head, or any other conduct, exhibit
approval or disapproval of any testimony or any statement or transaction in the courtroom.
When your name is called and the case is called, you will come up to the red line in front
of the Judge. You will be sworn in. You will then read the following testimony LOUD
ENOUGH for the Court Reporter to take it down. After you finish, the Judge will review
your decree, sign off on it, and give you the file to take to the District Clerk’s office to
receive your copy.
1.
Your Honor, my name is ___________ and I am the Petitioner in this suit for divorce.
2.
I am presently married to _________________.
I understand my responsibility in
regards to drafting the decree.
3.
At the time I filed for divorce, I was a legal resident of Texas for the preceding 6 month
period and a resident of Williamson County for the preceding 90 day period.
4.
My spouse and I stopped living together as husband and wife on or about ____________.
5.
My marriage to my spouse has become insupportable because of a discord or conflict of
personalities that destroys the legitimate ends of the marriage relationship.
6.
There is no reasonable expectation of reconciliation.
7.
There were ______children born or adopted during this marriage. (if divorce with
children state the following) The provisions in this order affecting the child(ren) are in the best
interest of the child(ren).
8.
Neither I nor my spouse are currently expecting a child.
9.
I am requesting the Court approve the division of property as set out in the decree.
10.
This is a fair and equitable division of all community property and debts.
11.
There (IS / IS NOT) a request for a name change. (if requested, state the following)
__________’s name is requested to be changed to ________________.
12.
I have provided the Court with a Final Decree of Divorce which bears my signature and
the signature of my spouse.
I respectfully ask the Court to grant me a divorce and approve all provisions in the Final
13.
Decree of Divorce.
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