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Respond to papers →Texas District Court handles divorce, SAPCR (custody and child support), protective orders, and paternity. Texas has its own forms and terminology that differ significantly from other states — we handle all of it in plain English.
We walk you through exactly what to fill out, in plain English, and produce the forms ready to sign and file.
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Divorce / Dissolution of Marriage
Start or respond to a divorce case. Covers petition, financial disclosure, and the complete filing packet.
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Child Custody / Parenting Time
Establish custody and parenting time when you were never married or as part of a divorce.
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Modify Custody or Parenting Time
Change an existing custody or parenting time order when circumstances have significantly changed.
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Child Support
Establish or modify a child support order.
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Establish Paternity
Legally establish parentage when the parents were not married.
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Protective Order
Get an emergency order to protect yourself or your children from domestic violence or harassment.
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Relocation (Moving with Children)
Request court approval to move with your children, or oppose a move.
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Enforce a Court Order
Bring the other party back to court when they are violating an existing order.
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Name Change
Change your name or your child's name through the court.
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Spousal Support / Alimony
Request or respond to a request for spousal support or alimony.
What Texas requires — before you file
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6-month residency, 90-day county. You or your spouse must have lived in Texas for at least 6 months and in the county where you file for at least 90 days before filing for divorce.
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60-day waiting period. Texas requires at least 60 days from the date of filing before a divorce can be finalized. Domestic violence cases may be exempt.
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SAPCR for custody. Texas calls custody cases Suits Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship (SAPCR). Custody, visitation, and child support are all handled through SAPCR.
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E-filing required. Texas requires e-filing through eFileTexas.gov for most family law cases in district court.
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Financial disclosure required. Both parties must exchange initial disclosures within 30 days of a response being filed, including income, assets, and debts.
Texas says 'conservatorship' not custody, 'possession and access' not visitation, and 'managing conservator' instead of primary parent. SAPCR is the proceeding for all matters involving children. Standard Possession Order (SPO) is the default parenting schedule.
All 20 Texas Counties
Texas family law forms are filed in the county District Court where you or the other party lives. Some counties have dedicated Family Law courts.
Harris
Dallas
Tarrant
Bexar
Travis
Collin
Denton
Fort Bend
Williamson
El Paso
Montgomery
Galveston
Nueces
Jefferson
Lubbock
Webb
Smith
Brazoria
Brazos
Guadalupe
Texas County pages — courthouse info & local details
Each page below has the courthouse address, phone, e-filing link, and frequently asked questions for that county.
Bexar County
Brazoria County
Brazos County
Collin County
Dallas County
Denton County
El Paso County
Fort Bend County
Galveston County
Guadalupe County
Harris County
Jefferson County
Lubbock County
Montgomery County
Nueces County
Other Counties.Html
Smith County
Tarrant County
Travis County
Webb County
Williamson County