Texas Family Court — Travis County

Family Court Forms for Travis County Residents

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Where to file in Travis County

Travis County District Courts, 1000 Guadalupe St., Austin, TX 78701

E-filing required via eFileTexas.gov. Fee waivers available if you qualify — Statement of Inability to Afford Court Costs is included in your wizard packet when applicable.

Travis County — what you need to know

⚠️ Travis County requires the Standing Order for Family Law Cases attached to every new petition at filing — including modifications and paternity cases. It is included in your wizard filing package.

Travis County has a Chapter 23 pre-trial deadline: Proposed Support Decision and Parenting Plan must be filed by 5:00 PM Monday, two weeks before your trial week. Failure results in sanctions or issues being deemed waived — no exceptions.

Travis County Law Library offers free form review for uncontested cases. Walk-in docket times: 8:30–9:00 AM and 1:30–2:00 PM. No appointment needed. Reference attorneys review your completed forms for errors before you submit.

Associate judges handle family law cases in Travis County. Your hearing may be before an associate judge — this is normal procedure.

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Divorce Petition Protective Order Paternity / SAPCR Custody Modification Support Modification Spousal Maintenance Relocation Enforcement Grandparent Access Military Deployment Interstate Case QDRO Adoption Termination of Parental Rights Name Change Emancipation Post-Judgment Father Possession Mod Father Restoration

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