Find New Braunfels Family Court Records
New Braunfels family court records are primarily filed with the Comal County District Clerk, since New Braunfels is the county seat of Comal County. The city also extends into Guadalupe County, so some residents may need to check with the Guadalupe County District Clerk depending on which part of the city they live in. The District Clerk handles divorce, custody, child support, and other family law cases for all of Comal County and the portions of New Braunfels that fall within it. You can search records online through the statewide re:SearchTX portal or contact the District Clerk directly for in-person or mail requests.
New Braunfels Overview
Which County Handles Your Case
New Braunfels is unique in that the city spans two counties. Most of the city is in Comal County, and the courthouse for Comal County is located in New Braunfels itself. However, the southern and eastern parts of the city cross into Guadalupe County. Your filing goes to the county where you actually live, not just based on the city name.
If you live in the Comal County portion of New Braunfels, file with the Comal County District Clerk. If you live in the Guadalupe County portion, file with the Guadalupe County District Clerk in Seguin. To confirm which county you're in, check your property records or voter registration. Your address should indicate the county of record.
| Comal County District Clerk | Comal County Courthouse 150 N. Seguin Ave., New Braunfels, TX 78130 |
|---|---|
| Comal County Website | co.comal.tx.us |
| Guadalupe County District Clerk | 101 E. Court Street Seguin, TX 78155 |
| Guadalupe County Website | co.guadalupe.tx.us |
| eFile (both counties) | efiletexas.gov |
Note: If you're unsure which county your address falls in, call the Comal County District Clerk first. They can tell you whether your address is within Comal County or direct you to Guadalupe County if needed.
Searching New Braunfels Family Court Records
For Comal County family court records, the first stop is the statewide re:SearchTX portal. This system covers cases filed electronically through eFileTexas. You can search by party name, cause number, or date range. Basic access is free. Cases before November 2018 may not appear in the system.
Re:SearchTX provides unofficial index information and some document access for cases in Comal and Guadalupe counties. For official certified copies, contact the relevant District Clerk directly.
In person searches can be done at either courthouse depending on which county holds the record. For Comal County cases, visit the courthouse in New Braunfels. For Guadalupe County cases, go to the courthouse in Seguin. Bring a photo ID and the name of the party or the cause number if you have it. Staff can search by name and pull the file. If you need certified copies, ask at the time of your visit.
Texas also maintains the TOPICs system at topics.txcourts.gov, which includes local court rules and standing orders for Comal County and Guadalupe County courts. Reviewing local standing orders before filing can help you understand what restrictions apply during a pending family case.
Family Law Process in New Braunfels
Whether you file in Comal or Guadalupe County, Texas family law applies the same way. Divorce cases require one spouse to have lived in Texas for six months and in the filing county for 90 days under Family Code Section 6.301. The 60-day waiting period from filing to final decree is statewide. Uncontested divorces where both parties agree can move faster than contested cases.
New Braunfels is in the San Antonio metro area and has grown rapidly in recent years. The family courts in both Comal and Guadalupe counties have seen increasing caseloads as the population has grown. Processing times for family cases can vary. Contested cases involving property or custody disputes take longer than agreed cases.
For child custody matters, Texas Family Code Chapter 153 governs conservatorship and possession. The standard possession order is the default schedule unless the court finds a different arrangement is in the child's best interest. Child support follows Chapter 154 guidelines based on net resources and number of children. Modifications to existing orders are filed in the county that issued the original order.
Self-help resources for New Braunfels residents include TexasLawHelp at texaslawhelp.org and the Texas State Law Library at guides.sll.texas.gov. Official court forms are at txcourts.gov/rules-forms. The Texas Judicial Branch self-help page at txcourts.gov also has resources for pro se filers.
Electronic Filing in Comal and Guadalupe Counties
Both Comal and Guadalupe counties participate in the statewide eFile system. Attorneys are required to file electronically. Self-represented filers are welcome to use the system as well. File through efiletexas.gov after creating an account with one of the approved service providers.
The eFileTexas system offers 18 approved service providers. Filings submitted electronically appear in the court's system faster than paper filings. For family cases, filings must include the full names of all parties in the case style, not initials. The eFile customer service help desk is available at 855-839-3453.
For vital records such as certified copies of divorce records maintained at the state level, contact the Texas Department of State Health Services Vital Statistics section. These records are separate from the county clerk's case files.
County Family Court Records
New Braunfels spans two counties. Most residents file with the Comal County District Clerk. Residents in the Guadalupe County portion file with Guadalupe County. See the county pages below for detailed court information.
Nearby Cities
Other qualifying cities near New Braunfels with family court record pages:
- San Antonio - Bexar County
- Austin - Travis County
- Kyle - Hays County
- San Marcos - Hays County