Young County Family Court Records

Young County family court records are maintained by the District Clerk and County Clerk in Graham, Texas. Young County is located in North Texas, and Graham serves as both the county seat and the regional center for family court filings. Records include divorce cases, child custody and conservatorship orders, child support filings, protective orders, and paternity matters. Residents can access these records at the courthouse on 4th Street in Graham or by contacting the clerk's office. This page explains how to find Young County family court records and what resources are available.

Young County District Clerk and County Clerk

Both the District Clerk and County Clerk for Young County are located at 516 4th St. in Graham, TX 76450. The phone number for both offices is (940) 549-1850. The District Clerk holds all district court records including family law case files. The County Clerk handles birth and death records, marriage licenses, land records, and probate records.

For certified copies of divorce decrees or custody orders, contact the District Clerk. For marriage records and vital records, contact the County Clerk. Both offices are open during regular business hours at the Young County Courthouse in Graham. In-person searches are accepted and staff can assist with case lookups.

In-person searches are accepted at the courthouse. Bring the full names of the parties and an approximate year of filing to help staff locate the record.

Searching Young County Family Court Records

The statewide re:SearchTX portal covers electronically filed Young County cases after 2018. Search by party name or case number for free. Document access may require a subscription. For older records, call the District Clerk at (940) 549-1850 or visit in person in Graham.

Young County does not have a standalone public online case search system. Direct contact or an in-person visit is the most reliable way to locate specific records. Staff can search by name or case number during business hours.

Attorneys filing family court cases in Young County must use eFileTexas.gov, the state's official e-filing system for Texas district courts.

For statewide vital records, Texas DSHS Vital Statistics holds birth and death records from 1903. Marriage licenses from Young County are at the County Clerk in Graham.

Family Law Cases in Young County

Young County's district court handles all family law matters. Divorce follows Texas Family Code Chapter 6. One party must have lived in Texas for six months and in Young County for 90 days. No-fault divorce on insupportability grounds is available, as are fault grounds such as cruelty, adultery, or abandonment. Texas is a community property state.

Custody cases follow Texas Family Code Chapter 153. Courts decide based on the best interest of the child. Joint managing conservatorship is the most common outcome. The court sets a possession schedule for each parent. Child support is calculated under Texas Family Code Chapter 154 guidelines.

The court also handles protective orders, paternity, adoption, and guardianship matters. All public family court records are accessible under Texas Government Code Chapter 552.

Filing Family Court Cases in Young County

Family law cases in Young County start with an Original Petition filed at the District Clerk in Graham. Under Texas Family Code Section 6.301, one party must have lived in Texas for six months and in Young County for 90 days. Filing fees are due at submission. Parties unable to pay may file a Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs.

The 60-day waiting period under Texas Family Code Section 6.702 applies. Attorneys must e-file through eFileTexas.gov. Self-represented parties file paper documents in person. Free guides are at TexasLawHelp.org and the Texas Judicial Branch self-help center.

Fees and Record Access in Young County

Young 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. Call (940) 549-1850 to confirm current fees. Juvenile records are sealed. Adoption files are confidential. Sensitive identifiers are redacted under Texas Family Code Section 105.006.

Legal Resources for Young County Residents

Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas serves Young County and may provide free legal help to qualifying residents. The State Bar of Texas at (800) 252-9690 offers a lawyer referral service. Free family law guides are at TexasLawHelp.org. The Texas State Law Library and the Texas Judicial Branch self-help center provide free forms and procedural guides for family court cases.

Nearby Counties

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