Travis County, Texas

Travis County Divorce Document Preparation

Prepare all required court forms for an uncontested divorce in Travis County (Austin). We include guidance on Travis County's standing order and mandatory case review process.

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Filing in Travis County

District Clerk's Office

Office
Travis County District Clerk, Family Division
Address
1000 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78701
Email
districtclerkhelp@traviscountytx.gov
Filing Methods
In-person or online via eFileTexas.gov
Filing Fee
$350 (includes $50 records management + $45 courthouse security)

Travis County Requirements

  • Standing Order. Travis County has automatic standing orders that take effect immediately upon filing any family law case. You must be aware of and comply with the standing order from the day you file.
  • Mandatory Case Review. Self-represented litigants in Travis County must contact the Travis County Law Library to complete a mandatory case review before the final hearing.
  • Prove-up options. Travis County judges may accept prove-up affidavits for agreed divorces without children. Confirm with your court coordinator.

Travis County Standing Order

The Travis County Standing Order goes into effect automatically when you file your divorce petition. Key restrictions include:

  • Neither party may destroy, hide, or dispose of property (real or personal) owned by either spouse.
  • Neither party may harass, threaten, or interfere with the other party.
  • Neither party may make withdrawals from retirement accounts without court approval.
  • Neither party may cancel, alter, or fail to renew insurance policies covering the other spouse.
  • Neither party may incur debt on joint credit accounts beyond reasonable living expenses.

This is a summary only. The full standing order is available from the Travis County District Clerk's office.

How to File in Travis County

  1. 1

    Prepare Your Documents

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

  2. 2

    File the Original Petition

    File in person at 1000 Guadalupe St or electronically via eFileTexas.gov. Pay the $350 filing fee. The standing order takes effect immediately.

  3. 3

    Serve Your Spouse

    Have your spouse sign the Waiver of Service or Answer form. File the signed document with the clerk.

  4. 4

    Wait 60 Days

    Texas requires a 60-day waiting period. During this time, comply with the standing order.

  5. 5

    Complete Mandatory Case Review

    Contact the Travis County Law Library to schedule your mandatory case review. This must be completed before the final hearing.

  6. 6

    Finalize the Divorce

    Submit the Final Decree and VS-165 form. You may finalize via prove-up affidavit (check with your court coordinator) or attend a brief hearing.

Ready to Get Started?

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

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Court filing fee ($350) is separate and paid directly to Travis County.

Important Notice

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This service is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the State Bar of Texas or any Texas court.