Harris County, Texas

Harris County Divorce Document Preparation

Prepare all required court forms for an uncontested divorce in Harris County (Houston). Our guided questionnaire generates court-ready documents you can file with the Harris County District Clerk.

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Filing in Harris County

District Clerk's Office

Clerk
Marilyn Burgess, Harris County District Clerk
Address
201 Caroline St, Houston, TX 77002
Filing Methods
In-person or online via eFileTexas.gov
Filing Fee
Approximately $300–$365

Harris County Details

  • No standing orders. Harris County does not have automatic standing orders for family law cases, unlike some other large Texas counties.
  • Prove-up options. Many Harris County judges accept prove-up affidavits in lieu of a court appearance for agreed divorces. Check with your assigned court coordinator.
  • Civil Case Info Sheet. While no longer required statewide, Harris County clerks may still request it for in-person filings. We include it as a precaution.

How to File in Harris County

  1. 1

    Prepare Your Documents

    Complete our questionnaire and download your filled court forms. All documents use the official TexasLawHelp Set A forms required by Harris County.

  2. 2

    File the Original Petition

    File in person at 201 Caroline St or electronically via eFileTexas.gov. Pay the filing fee (approximately $300–$365).

  3. 3

    Serve Your Spouse

    Have your spouse sign the Waiver of Service (included in your documents) or the Answer form if they prefer. File the signed waiver/answer with the clerk.

  4. 4

    Wait 60 Days

    Texas requires a 60-day waiting period from the date the petition is filed before the divorce can be finalized.

  5. 5

    Finalize the Divorce

    Submit the Final Decree and VS-165 form. In Harris County, you may be able to finalize via prove-up affidavit (no court appearance) — ask your court coordinator. Otherwise, attend a brief hearing and read the sample testimony.

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Our guided questionnaire takes about 20 minutes. You'll get all the forms you need to file in Harris County.

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Court filing fees (~$300–$365) are separate and paid directly to Harris County.

Important Notice

Texas Divorce Forms is a document preparation service, not a law firm. We are not attorneys and do not provide legal advice, opinions, or recommendations. Our service is limited to preparing legal documents based on the information you provide.

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