Texas county guide
Divorce in Fort Bend County
Where to file in Fort Bend County, what it costs, the local rules that apply and where to find help, checked against official court and clerk websites.
Fort Bend County at a glance
The local facts
Court
Fort Bend County District Courts
Where
Richmond
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 Fort Bend County
Divorces in Fort Bend County are filed with the District Clerk. The 328th, 387th and 505th district courts hear family cases.
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: fortbendcountytx.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 Fort Bend 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 Fort Bend County
In a divorce with children, a Certificate of Approved Parenting Class must be filed; your court's website lists approved courses. 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 · Denton County · Hidalgo County
Straight answers
Fort Bend County, plain answers
Where do I file for divorce in Fort Bend County?
Divorces in Fort Bend County are filed with the District Clerk. The 328th, 387th and 505th district courts hear family cases. 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 Fort Bend 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 Fort Bend 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 Fort Bend County if I do not have a lawyer?
In a divorce with children, a Certificate of Approved Parenting Class must be filed; your court's website lists approved courses. The clerk's family law page lists current forms, hours and fees.
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