Comanche County Family Court Records
Comanche County family court records are on file at the District Clerk's office in Comanche, Texas. The county's district court handles divorce cases, custody disputes, child support orders, and other family law matters for residents throughout the county. If you need to find a family court filing in Comanche County, this page tells you where to look, how to request documents, and what those records typically contain under Texas law.
Comanche County Overview
Comanche County District Clerk
The Comanche County District Clerk handles all family court records for the county. The office is at the county courthouse on the square in Comanche. Staff can look up cases, provide copies, and answer questions about the records request process. All family court filings go through this office regardless of where in the county the parties live.
Comanche County is part of the 220th Judicial District. That district also includes Erath County. Cases are heard by a district judge who may rotate between the two counties. All Comanche County records are kept at the Comanche courthouse and are available to the public through in-person visits or online search tools.
| Office | Comanche County District Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 101 West Central Avenue, Comanche, TX 76442 |
| Phone | (325) 356-2655 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Judicial District | 220th Judicial District Court |
How to Search Comanche County Records
The statewide re:SearchTX portal is the best starting point for online case lookups in Comanche County. This free tool from the Texas Office of Court Administration lets you search by party name, cause number, or attorney across many Texas counties. Filter by Comanche County to limit your results.
For in-person access, visit the District Clerk's office in Comanche during regular business hours. If you have the cause number, searching by that is the most efficient method. Without a cause number, the clerk can search by the names of the parties. You will need at least one full name and a general time frame for the filing.
Certified copies of final decrees and other orders require a written request and payment of copy fees. Standard fees in Texas are $1.00 per page plus a $5.00 certification fee per document. The clerk can tell you how many pages are in a file before you commit to ordering copies. Mail requests are also accepted but take longer than in-person requests.
Family Law in Comanche County
The 220th District Court in Comanche County handles divorces, custody matters, child support cases, and protective orders. Texas law governs all of these. Under Texas Family Code Chapter 6, a divorce petition can be filed here if one spouse has lived in Texas for six months and in Comanche County for at least 90 days. After filing, the mandatory 60-day waiting period under Section 6.702 applies before any divorce can be granted.
Custody determinations in Comanche County follow Texas Family Code Chapter 153. The best interest of the child guides every custody decision. Courts in Texas tend to favor arrangements that keep both parents involved unless there is a reason not to. Child support is calculated using Chapter 154 guidelines based on the paying parent's net income.
Property in a Texas divorce is divided as community property. Under Texas law, everything acquired during the marriage is presumed to be community property. The court divides it in a way deemed just and right, which does not always mean a strict 50/50 split. Separate property, meaning what each spouse owned before the marriage or received as a gift or inheritance, is not subject to division.
Free legal guides and court forms for family law cases are available at txcourts.gov and TexasLawHelp.org. These are good starting points if you are handling your own case.
What the Records Show
A typical family court file in Comanche County includes the original petition or application, any answers or responses filed by the other party, temporary orders, and the final decree or order. In a divorce, you will find property settlement terms, conservatorship arrangements, and support obligations. In a custody modification, the file shows the original order and the modification request.
These records are generally public. Texas Government Code Chapter 552 presumes that government records are open unless a specific exception applies. Cases involving minors may have certain documents restricted, and adoption records are confidential. Social Security numbers and financial account details may be redacted on public copies of court documents.
Texas Court Forms and Resources
The Texas State Law Library provides free research guides for family law at guides.sll.texas.gov. These guides explain what forms you need and link to official documents.
The guides cover divorce, custody, child support, and adoption, and are free to use online without registration.
Legal Help for Comanche County Residents
If you need a lawyer for a family court matter in Comanche County, the State Bar of Texas can help you find one. Call (800) 252-9690 or search at texasbar.com. Legal aid organizations may also be able to help low-income residents. Check TexasLawHelp.org for the legal aid providers that serve Comanche County.
The Texas Attorney General's Child Support Division can assist with child support enforcement, including locating a non-paying parent and collecting overdue support. Reach them at (800) 252-8014. Official court forms for family law matters are free at txcourts.gov.
Note: The DSHS Vital Statistics office maintains statewide divorce records for statistical purposes. For a full copy of the court order, you must request it from the Comanche County District Clerk.
Cities in Comanche County
Comanche County has no cities that have dedicated city pages. Comanche is the county seat and primary community. All family court cases for the county are handled at the courthouse in the city of Comanche.
Nearby Counties
If you are unsure which county court handles your case, check your current address. You file in the county where you live.