Divorce Courts in Harris County

All family law cases in Harris County are heard by the family court in Houston, Texas, and divorce is among the most common legal procedures handled by this court. The courthouse is located downtown at 201 Caroline St.

To initiate the divorce process, you need to submit a completed package of divorce forms to the court. You can do filing in person by contacting the county clerk or online. In either case, you will have to pay a court fee, which is about $350 in Harris County.

Where Do I File for Divorce in Harris County

There are several courts where to file for divorce. Among all Harris county family courts that handle cases under the Texas Family Code, some specialize in general family law matters not involving domestic violence or juvenile justice. Their contact information is provided below:

Each of the courts listed above has an elected district court judge, the assigned associate judge, clerk(s), coordinator, bailiff(s), and court reporter. The court premises consist of two courtrooms. Generally, the elected district court judge works in the main courtroom. On the day of the final divorce hearing, we strongly recommend that you arrive at court 10-15 minutes before the appointed time. The bailiff will call you into the courtroom when it’s time to hear your case.

As for the divorce forms to file, you may contact the court clerk or visit the court website to see if they are available there. The set of documents to prepare is different for each particular case, and it is important to complete the paperwork correctly to avoid delays in the divorce process. If you would like to save time on searching for required forms and filling them out on your own, consider our online service for document preparation. At a reasonable cost, you will get court-approved forms specific to your case. Besides, you will get detailed instructions on what to do next after the papers are ready and how to file for divorce.