Texas county guide
Divorce in Dallas County
Where to file in Dallas County, what it costs, the local rules that apply and where to find help, checked against official court and clerk websites.
Dallas County at a glance
The local facts
Court
Dallas County Family District Courts
Where
Dallas
Filing fee
$350 without children; $401 with children
Residency
6 months in Texas, 90 days in the county
Official website
Self-help
Checked against official court and clerk websites in September 2026. Fees and local rules change, so confirm with the District Clerk before you file.
Where to file in Dallas County
Divorces in Dallas County are filed with the District Clerk. Seven dedicated family district courts: the 254th, 255th, 256th, 301st, 302nd, 303rd and 330th.
File with the district clerk in the county where you or your spouse has lived for the last 90 days.
Texas courts take filings through eFileTexas, and people representing themselves can use it too.
Official website: dallascounty.org. Divorce and self-help information: family law page.
Who can file here
One spouse must have lived in Texas for 6 months and in the county for 90 days before filing (Family Code 6.301). Read the law.
The 90-day county rule matters if you moved recently: you may need to file in your spouse's county, or wait.
What it costs
The Dallas County clerk lists the divorce filing fee as $350 without children; $401 with children (fee schedule).
Texas filing fees are set county by county and usually run about $300 to $400, often a little more with children.
If you cannot afford the fee, file a Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs.
Local rules and help in Dallas County
The Dallas County Family District Courts have a Standing Order Regarding Children, Pets, Property and Conduct of the Parties. Source.
The District Clerk's family law page has current forms, hours and fees.
The forms you will use
Texas divorces use TexasLawHelp.org and Supreme Court of Texas divorce forms. KindSplit's Paralegal fills in Texas's official forms from your case, and you check every answer before you download them. See forms and filing.
Read the full Texas divorce guide for waiting periods, property, custody and support.
Other Texas county guides
Harris County · Tarrant County · Bexar County · Travis County · Collin County · Denton County · Hidalgo County · Fort Bend County
Straight answers
Dallas County, plain answers
Where do I file for divorce in Dallas County?
Divorces in Dallas County are filed with the District Clerk. Seven dedicated family district courts: the 254th, 255th, 256th, 301st, 302nd, 303rd and 330th. File with the district clerk in the county where you or your spouse has lived for the last 90 days.
How much does it cost to file for divorce in Dallas County?
The clerk lists $350 without children; $401 with children. Texas filing fees are set county by county and usually run about $300 to $400, often a little more with children. If you cannot afford the fee, file a Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs.
Do I have to live in Dallas County to file there?
One spouse must have lived in Texas for 6 months and in the county for 90 days before filing (Family Code 6.301). File with the district clerk in the county where you or your spouse has lived for the last 90 days.
Is there help in Dallas County if I do not have a lawyer?
The Dallas County Family District Courts have a Standing Order Regarding Children, Pets, Property and Conduct of the Parties. The clerk's family law page lists current forms, hours and fees.
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