Search Stonewall County Court Records

Stonewall County family court records are filed and maintained at the county clerk's office in Aspermont, Texas. Divorce filings, custody orders, child support cases, and protective order proceedings are all part of the district court record system in this small West Texas county. The statewide re:SearchTX portal covers recent cases filed electronically. For older records and certified copies, contact the Stonewall County Clerk at (940) 989-2272. This guide covers what you need to search, obtain, and file family court records in Stonewall County.

Stonewall County Clerk Office

The Stonewall County Clerk in Aspermont handles both county clerk and district clerk duties for this rural West Texas county. The office maintains birth and death records, marriage licenses, land records, probate files, and all district court case records including family law matters. The mailing address is P.O. Box 816, Aspermont, TX 79502, and the phone number is (940) 989-2272.

Stonewall County is part of the 39th Judicial District, a multi-county district where judges travel to Aspermont for scheduled court sessions. If you have a pending case, call ahead to find out when the next court session is scheduled and what you need to bring. The clerk's office handles all administrative functions between court dates, including accepting new filings and processing copy requests.

For mail requests, enclose the full names of both parties, the approximate filing year, the specific document type you need, and a check or money order payable to the Stonewall County Clerk. Include a self-addressed stamped envelope for returned documents. The clerk will respond with what records are available and the cost.

How to Search Stonewall County Records

Start with the statewide re:SearchTX portal for online searches. This free system covers Texas courts that use the state e-filing platform. Search by name or case number. Coverage in small counties like Stonewall typically starts from when the court adopted e-filing, which is generally 2014 or later. The system shows case index data and linked documents where they exist in the system.

The Texas courts rules and forms page also provides access to official forms used in family court proceedings statewide, including Stonewall County cases.

The Texas courts rules and forms page at txcourts.gov provides official court forms that apply to family law filings in Stonewall County and throughout Texas, useful for anyone filing a petition or responding to one.

For records outside the online system, contact the clerk at (940) 989-2272. The Texas DSHS divorce index at dshs.texas.gov/vital-statistics provides a statewide directory of divorces granted since 1968 and can confirm whether a Stonewall County divorce record exists. You can use this to verify before contacting the clerk for full documents.

Family Law Cases in Stonewall County

The Stonewall County district court handles divorce, custody, child support, paternity, adoption, and protective order cases. Divorces are governed by Texas Family Code Chapter 6. Texas is a community property state with no-fault divorce available to any spouse. The court divides marital assets in a just and right manner. Custody matters follow the best interest standard under Chapter 153, and child support is calculated under the guidelines in Chapter 154. All of these case types generate records maintained at the Stonewall County Clerk's office in Aspermont.

Filing Family Cases in Stonewall County

To file in Stonewall County, at least one spouse must have lived in Texas for six months and in Stonewall County for 90 days under Family Code Section 6.301. File your petition at the clerk's office at Aspermont. The 60-day waiting period under Section 6.702 must pass before any final divorce decree can be signed. Attorneys must use eFileTexas.gov. Self-represented parties can file paper documents at the courthouse. Free forms are at the Texas courts website and the Texas State Law Library.

Record Access

Stonewall County family court records are public under Texas Government Code Chapter 552. Standard copies are $1.00 per page. Certified copies add $5.00. Adoptions are sealed, juvenile records are confidential, and financial data is redacted from public records. For denied access appeals, contact the Texas Attorney General at (877) 673-6839.

Legal Resources

The Texas courts self-help program at txcourts.gov/programs-services/self-help provides free guides for family court cases. TexasLawHelp at texaslawhelp.org has free guides and forms. Legal Aid of Northwest Texas or West Texas Legal Services may serve qualifying Stonewall County residents. Call the State Bar of Texas at (800) 252-9690 for a private attorney referral. The Texas State Law Library guide has form instructions for common family court filings.

Nearby Counties

These counties border or are near Stonewall County in West Texas. Check your address to confirm the right county court for your case.