Frequently Asked Questions

You can file a Petition for Divorce yourself and act as your own attorney. However, we do not provide any forms. We are not attorneys; therefore, any instructions we give could be considered practicing law without a license.

You may obtain the fee information on the forms page.

You may obtain information by going to Child Support Texas, Legal Aid of Northwest Texas or call 888-529-5277.

Cash or money order.

The time frames for completion of divorce vary by case. The shortest time frame is 61 days.

All pleadings to be filed in the District Courts can be filed in the District Clerk's Office, located in the Wise County Courthouse at:
101 N Trinity Street
Suite 102
P.O. Box 308
Decatur, TX 76234

This information may be obtained on the Forms page (Request for Issuance of Employers Order for Withhold (PDF)).

You must contact the Court Coordinator for the 271st District Court at 940-627-3200 or County Court at Law Number 2 at 940-683-0268 to obtain a setting.