Find Family Court Records in Kendall County
Kendall County family court records are maintained by the District Clerk's office in Boerne, the county seat of this fast-growing Hill Country county northwest of San Antonio. Divorce, child custody, child support, paternity, and protective order cases all go through the Kendall County district court in Boerne. The County Clerk handles vital records including birth and death certificates, marriage licenses, and land records. If you need Kendall County family court records, contact the Boerne courthouse directly or search through the statewide re:SearchTX portal for cases filed electronically.
Kendall County Overview
Kendall County Clerk and District Court
The Kendall County Clerk's office in Boerne handles vital records, property records, and court support functions. For family law case files and certified court orders, the District Clerk is the primary contact. Both offices are located at the Kendall County Courthouse in Boerne. Contact the county at co.kendall.tx.us for current phone numbers and department locations.
Kendall County has seen rapid population growth as families move into the San Antonio metro fringe area. This growth has increased the workload at the Boerne courthouse. If you are filing a family case in Kendall County, expect some wait time for hearings given the increased demand on the court system. The county maintains records for all family court filings, and the District Clerk can help you locate cases by name or cause number during regular business hours.
Birth and death records going back to 1903 are available from the County Clerk. Marriage records, land records, and divorce records are also on file in Boerne. Divorce records specifically are maintained by the District Clerk. Standard Texas fees apply for copies. Certified copies require the standard certification fee plus per-page charges.
| Office | Kendall County Clerk |
|---|---|
| County Seat | Boerne |
| Location | Kendall County Courthouse Boerne, TX |
| Website | co.kendall.tx.us |
Searching Kendall County Family Cases
The re:SearchTX portal is the free statewide tool for searching Texas court records. It covers Kendall County cases filed electronically since November 2018. You can search by party name or cause number and view docket entries and document previews. For certified copies of orders or decrees, contact the Kendall County District Clerk in Boerne.
For Kendall County family cases predating the electronic system, an in-person visit to the Boerne courthouse is the best option. Bring valid photo ID. Staff can search by name or case number. Records here are generally well maintained, and the county website may provide current phone numbers and additional guidance on record request procedures.
Electronic filing for new Kendall County cases uses eFileTexas.gov. Self-represented parties can use the system and should call the courthouse for any local filing instructions specific to the 216th District Court in Boerne.
Note: Standard Texas fees apply for record copies in Kendall County; contact the clerk's office for current fee schedules before submitting mail requests.
Resources for Kendall County Family Cases
The official eFileTexas portal handles all electronic court filings for Kendall County family law cases including divorce petitions, custody modifications, and protective orders.
Attorneys filing in Kendall County must use eFileTexas. Self-represented litigants in Boerne and surrounding areas are also encouraged to submit filings through this system.
The Texas State Law Library guide on children and family law provides forms and instructions for divorce, SAPCR, modification, and protective orders that apply to cases in Kendall County's 216th Judicial District. This is especially helpful for residents in Boerne handling a case without an attorney.
Filing Family Cases in Kendall County
Divorce in Kendall County requires one spouse to have lived in Texas for six months and in Kendall County for 90 days before filing. The residency requirement is in Texas Family Code Section 6.301. With Kendall County's rapid growth, many residents are relatively new arrivals. If you moved to Boerne recently, you may need to wait to satisfy the 90-day county residency rule.
Texas requires a 60-day waiting period after filing before a final divorce decree can be signed. See Family Code Section 6.702. Even agreed divorces must wait. Given Kendall County's growing population and increasing court caseloads, contested matters may take longer to schedule for hearings. Budget time accordingly.
Custody cases follow Texas Family Code Chapter 153. Joint managing conservatorship is the default in Texas. Property division follows Family Code Chapter 7 for community property. All orders from Kendall County family cases are filed and maintained by the District Clerk in Boerne. Fee waivers are available for qualifying parties through the Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs process.
Legal Resources in Kendall County
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid serves the Hill Country region including Kendall County. Call 888-988-9996 for eligibility information. TexasLawHelp.org has free family law guides for Texas. The State Bar of Texas referral line is (800) 252-9690. Many family attorneys practice in Boerne and the greater San Antonio area. The Texas Attorney General Child Support Division is at 800-252-8014 for support enforcement matters.
The Texas courts self-help center provides guidance for self-represented litigants across the state, including Kendall County residents navigating family court in Boerne.
Nearby Counties
These counties are near Kendall County in the Texas Hill Country. File where you meet the residency requirement.