Texas county guide
Divorce in Denton County
Where to file in Denton County, what it costs, the local rules that apply and where to find help, checked against official court and clerk websites.
Denton County at a glance
The local facts
Court
Denton County District Courts
Where
Denton
Filing fee
$350
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 Denton County
Divorces in Denton County are filed with the District Clerk. Denton's district courts and a Title IV-D court hear family cases together.
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: dentoncounty.gov. 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 Denton County clerk lists the divorce filing fee as $350 (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 Denton County
Uncontested prove-ups are submitted electronically to the District Clerk; there are no in-person prove-up hearings until further notice. 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 · Dallas County · Tarrant County · Bexar County · Travis County · Collin County · Hidalgo County · Fort Bend County
Straight answers
Denton County, plain answers
Where do I file for divorce in Denton County?
Divorces in Denton County are filed with the District Clerk. Denton's district courts and a Title IV-D court hear family cases together. 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 Denton County?
The clerk lists $350. 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 Denton 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 Denton County if I do not have a lawyer?
Uncontested prove-ups are submitted electronically to the District Clerk; there are no in-person prove-up hearings until further notice. The clerk's family law page lists current forms, hours and fees.
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