Texas Family Court Forms and Filing Resources
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Texas publishes its own official family law forms, filing instructions, and self-help materials, but they are spread across several government sites. This page organizes the official Texas sources in one place so you can go straight to the right court page for forms, e-filing, rules, and locations.
Texas's core family statutes live in the Texas Family Code. The free guided option at selfhelp.efiletexas.gov walks you through forms step by step and files them for you.
How the Texas court system handles family cases
Family cases in Texas are heard in the District Court, usually in the Family District Court. Divorce and custody ('SAPCR') are heard in the District Court; big counties have dedicated family district courts.
Texas has hundreds of numbered district courts; a populous county has many, while several rural counties may share one.
Appeals from a family case generally go first to the Courts of Appeals, and the state's highest court is the Supreme Court of Texas. Texas has 14 intermediate Courts of Appeals districts.
Besides the judge, a Associate Judge may handle parts of a family case. Family courts often use Associate Judges to hear matters and recommend orders to the presiding judge.
Texas splits its highest court in two: family appeals end at the Supreme Court of Texas, not the Court of Criminal Appeals.
Official Texas resources
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Texas state courts website (Texas judicial branch): The official home of the Texas court system, with statewide news, rules, and links to every court. https://www.txcourts.gov
Texas family law forms (Texas judicial branch): The official statewide collection of family law forms published for Texas cases. Start here when you need the current version of a form. https://www.txcourts.gov/rules-forms/forms
Texas self-help resources (Texas courts self-help): Official self-help information for people handling their own Texas family case, including instructions and plain-language guides. https://www.texaslawhelp.org
eFileTexas.gov (Tyler Technologies): Texas has one statewide e-filing system that works in every county, and people without lawyers are welcome to use it. E-filing is required for attorneys but optional for you, so paper filing with the district clerk also works. https://www.efiletexas.gov/
Texas judicial directory (Texas judicial branch): Find the courthouse or clerk that serves your county, with locations and contact details. https://www.txcourts.gov/judicial-directory/
Texas rules of procedure (Texas judicial branch): The court rules that control deadlines, service, and how family cases move in Texas. https://www.txcourts.gov/rules-forms
Texas mediation and dispute resolution (Texas judicial branch): Official information on mediation and alternative dispute resolution options for Texas family cases. https://www.txcourts.gov/programs-services/dispute-resolution
Texas financial affidavit and disclosure forms (texasattorneygeneral.gov): The official source for the financial disclosure paperwork most Texas family cases ask for. https://www.txcourts.gov/programs-services/self-help/
Texas child support guideline resources (texasattorneygeneral.gov): Official Texas child support guideline materials, worksheets, or calculators. https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/child-support/child-support-calculator
re:SearchTX (Texas courts): Look up existing case records. Access is listed as mixed and the system is organized statewide. https://research.txcourts.gov/
Frequently used official Texas forms
These links open official Texas government form documents directly. Courts revise forms, so if a direct link stops working, use the statewide forms collection above to find the current version.
Original Petition for Divorce, No Children (Set A) (Divorce / Dissolution), official document: https://www.texaslawhelp.org/sites/default/files/2024-03/fm-diva-100_div_no_kids_petition_english_2024.pdf
Original Petition for Divorce, With Children (Set B) (Divorce / Dissolution), official document: https://texaslawhelp.org/sites/default/files/2024-10/fm-divb-100_div_w_kids_petition_english2024_v2.pdf
Respondent's Original Answer (FM-DivAD-102), form FM-DivAD-102 (Divorce / Dissolution), official document: https://texaslawhelp.org/sites/default/files/2021-09/fm-divad-102_div_no_kids_answer.pdf
Waiver of Service Only (FM-DivAD-103), form FM-DivAD-103 (Divorce / Dissolution), official document: https://texaslawhelp.org/sites/default/files/2021-09/fm-divad-103_div_no_kids_waiver.pdf
Final Decree of Divorce, No Children (FM-DivA-201), form FM-DivA-201 (Divorce / Dissolution), official document: https://texaslawhelp.org/sites/default/files/2021-11/fm-diva-201_div_no_kids_decree_english_-_petitioner.pdf
Final Decree of Divorce, With Children (FM-DivB-201), form FM-DivB-201 (Divorce / Dissolution), official document: https://texaslawhelp.org/sites/default/files/2025-09/fm-divb-201_decree_divorce_w_kids_english_2025_legis_updates_0.pdf
Petition in Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship (FM-SAPCR-100), form FM-SAPCR-100 (Child Custody / Parenting), official document: https://texaslawhelp.org/sites/default/files/2025-09/fm-sapcr-100_sapcr_petition_2025_legis_update.pdf
Order in Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship (FM-SAPCR-200), form FM-SAPCR-200 (Child Custody / Parenting), official document: https://texaslawhelp.org/sites/default/files/2025-09/fm-sapcr-200_parent_sapcr_order_english_2025_legis_updates_0.pdf
Standard Possession Order (FM-Chil-306), form FM-Chil-306 (Child Custody / Parenting), official document: https://texaslawhelp.org/sites/default/files/2023-10/fm-chil-306_standard_possession_order_2023.pdf
Petition to Modify the Parent-Child Relationship (FM-Mod1-100), form FM-Mod1-100 (Modification), official document: https://texaslawhelp.org/sites/default/files/2025-03/fm-mod1-100_mod_petition_2025_final.pdf
Petition to Adjudicate Parentage (FM-Pat1-100), form FM-Pat1-100 (Paternity), official document: https://texaslawhelp.org/sites/default/files/2024-09/fm-pat1-100_paternity_establish_petition_english_petitioner_2.2.2024.pdf
Income Withholding for Support (IWO) (FM-IW-200), form FM-IW-200 (Child Support), official document: https://texaslawhelp.org/sites/default/files/fm-iw-200_income_withholding_order_english.pdf
Protective Order Kit (Family Violence) (Domestic Violence), official document: https://texaslawhelp.org/sites/default/files/2025-09/protective_order_kit.pdf
Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs (Fee Waiver), official document: https://texaslawhelp.org/sites/default/files/2023-02/tlsc_fee_waiver_02_2023.pdf
Filing fees: Divorce filing fee: ~$250-$350 by county.
E-filing link data for Texas was last verified June 2026. Report anything outdated through our contact page and we will re-check the official source.
Frequently asked questions
Where do I find official Texas family court forms?
The official statewide source is the Texas judicial branch forms collection linked on this page. Always download forms from the official site so you have the current version, and check whether your county adds local forms or cover sheets.
Can I e-file my own family case in Texas?
Texas has one statewide e-filing system that works in every county, and people without lawyers are welcome to use it. E-filing is required for attorneys but optional for you, so paper filing with the district clerk also works. The free guided option at selfhelp.efiletexas.gov walks you through forms step by step and files them for you.
How much does it cost to file a family case in Texas?
Divorce filing fee: ~$250-$350 by county. If you cannot afford the fee, ask the clerk about a fee waiver or indigency application; every state has a process for requesting one.
Which court hears family cases in Texas?
Family cases in Texas are heard in the District Court, usually in the Family District Court. Divorce and custody ('SAPCR') are heard in the District Court; big counties have dedicated family district courts.