Court Filing & Document Retrieval in Texas
Filing with the court — and getting certified copies back — is the step most people dread. SimpleDivorce e-files or counter-files your divorce paperwork and retrieves certified copies of your final decree so you don't have to visit the courthouse. In Texas, about 61 days minimum; most uncontested cases finalize in 2–3 months.
File My DivorceFiling in Texas
Court: District Court (family district court where available)
Residency: One spouse must have lived in Texas for 6 months and in the filing county for 90 days.
Filing fee: Approximately $250–$350 depending on county (paid to the court; passed through at cost).
Waiting period: 60-day waiting period after filing before the divorce can be finalized.
How It Works
- Send us your completed, signed divorce forms
- We file with the correct court by e-filing or counter filing
- We pay the court filing fee on your behalf (passed through at cost)
- We retrieve certified copies of your stamped filing and final decree
FAQ
SimpleDivorce prepares your Texas divorce paperwork and handles court filing & document retrieval start to finish. One spouse must have lived in Texas for 6 months and in the filing county for 90 days.