Uvalde County Family Court Records

Uvalde County family court records are maintained by the District Clerk and County Clerk in Uvalde, Texas. These records include divorce cases, child custody orders, child support filings, protective orders, and paternity matters filed in the county's district court. The Uvalde County Courthouse on North Getty Street is where these records are filed and kept. This page explains how to find and request Uvalde County family court records, who maintains them, and what state resources are available for residents.

Uvalde County District Clerk and County Clerk

Both the District Clerk and County Clerk for Uvalde County share an address at 100 N. Getty St. in Uvalde. The phone number for both offices is (830) 278-3911. The District Clerk is the keeper of all district court records, including family law cases. The County Clerk handles marriage licenses, birth and death records, land records, and probate matters.

For copies of divorce decrees, custody orders, or child support judgments filed in Uvalde County, contact the District Clerk. For marriage records or probate files, contact the County Clerk. Both offices serve the public Monday through Friday during normal business hours.

Records available from the County Clerk include birth and death records, marriage licenses, land records, and probate records. In-person searches are accepted at the courthouse. Bring the full names of the parties and the approximate year of filing.

How to Search Uvalde County Family Court Records

The re:SearchTX statewide portal is a good first step for Uvalde County family court records filed after 2018. You can search by party name or case number for free. Document viewing may require a subscription. For older records not in the system, call the District Clerk directly at (830) 278-3911.

Uvalde County does not maintain a separate public-facing online case search system. Direct contact with the clerk's office or an in-person visit is the most reliable option for locating specific case records. Staff can assist with searches during business hours.

Texas DSHS Vital Statistics holds statewide birth and death records from 1903 and is the state agency for vital records related to family court matters across Uvalde County and all of Texas.

The Texas State Law Library family law forms guide links to current court-approved forms for use in Uvalde County and all Texas courts. The guide also covers e-filing tools and legal aid resources for Southwest Texas.

Family Law Cases in Uvalde County

The district court in Uvalde County handles all family law matters. Divorce is the most common type of family court filing. Cases follow Texas Family Code Chapter 6. Either spouse can file on no-fault grounds, citing insupportability, or on fault-based grounds such as adultery, cruelty, abandonment, or felony conviction. One spouse must have lived in Texas for six months and in Uvalde County for 90 days before filing.

Custody and conservatorship matters are heard under Texas Family Code Chapter 153. The court determines what custody arrangement best serves the child. Joint managing conservatorship is the most common outcome. The court also sets a detailed possession and access schedule for each parent.

Child support follows the guidelines in Texas Family Code Chapter 154. Support is calculated from the paying parent's net income and the number of children. The district court also handles protective orders for family violence, paternity actions, adoptions, and guardianship cases. All public family court records are accessible to anyone under Texas Government Code Chapter 552.

Filing Family Court Cases in Uvalde County

Family law cases in Uvalde County begin with an Original Petition filed at the District Clerk's office at 100 N. Getty St. Under Texas Family Code Section 6.301, at least one spouse must have lived in Texas for six months and in Uvalde County for 90 days. A filing fee is due at the time of filing. If you cannot pay, file a Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs.

The mandatory 60-day waiting period under Texas Family Code Section 6.702 applies to all divorces. The judge cannot sign a Final Decree until the waiting period expires. Agreed divorces can be finalized quickly after that. Contested cases may involve mediation, hearings, and a trial.

Attorneys must e-file through eFileTexas.gov. Self-represented parties can file paper documents at the clerk's office. Court-approved forms are listed at the Texas courts rules and forms page. Free help for self-represented parties is available through the Texas Judicial Branch self-help center.

Fees and Record Access in Uvalde County

Uvalde County family court records are public under Texas Government Code Chapter 552. Standard copies cost $1.00 per page. Certified copies are typically $5.00 per document. A staff search fee may apply. Call (830) 278-3911 for current fees before submitting a request by mail.

Juvenile court records are sealed. Adoption case files are confidential. Under Texas Family Code Section 105.006, Social Security numbers, driver's license numbers, and financial account numbers must be redacted from public copies. Sealed court documents require a court order to access.

Note: For statewide vital records, contact Texas DSHS Vital Statistics. For certified divorce decrees from cases filed in Uvalde County, the District Clerk in Uvalde is the official source.

Legal Help for Uvalde County Residents

Free family law guides are available at TexasLawHelp.org. The site covers divorce, custody, child support, and protective orders in plain language. Downloadable forms and step-by-step filing instructions are available. The State Bar of Texas referral line at (800) 252-9690 can help you find a licensed attorney in the Uvalde area.

Texas RioGrande Legal Aid serves Southwest Texas and may provide free legal help to qualifying Uvalde County residents. The Texas State Law Library and the Texas Judicial Branch self-help page are both free resources with guides and forms for family law cases.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Uvalde County in Southwest Texas. Confirm your county before filing a family law case.