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United States · Texas

Free legal aid for divorce in Texas

A short, sourced starting point for Texas. It’s general information — check the linked official pages for your county.

1. Free legal help

Nonprofit legal aid is usually for people on low incomes, and many organizations prioritize cases involving domestic violence or children. If they can’t take your case, ask about self-help clinics or referral programs.

2. The court’s self-help information

TexasLawHelp.org: divorce in Texas [TexasLawHelp.org]

3. Key facts

Residency
One spouse must have lived in Texas for 6 months and in the county for 90 days before filing (Texas Family Code §6.301). [TexasLawHelp.org]
Filing fee
Fees vary by county — contact the district clerk. [TexasLawHelp.org]
Can’t afford the fee?
If you can’t afford court fees, file a Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs (Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 145). [TexasLawHelp.org]

Fees and forms change and can differ by county — check the current figure with the clerk of court before you file.

Sources

We only rely on official or recognised sources. Rules and figures change — always check the source before you act.

  1. TexasLawHelp.org — TexasLawHelp.org. Link checked 28 September 2026 (signpost; we don’t cite figures from it).
  2. Divorce in Texas — TexasLawHelp.org. Content checked 28 September 2026.
  3. I need a divorce and we do not have minor children — TexasLawHelp.org. Content checked 28 September 2026.
  4. Court fees and fee waivers (Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs) — TexasLawHelp.org. Content checked 28 September 2026.
  5. I Need Legal Help — find an LSC-funded legal aid organization — Legal Services Corporation. Content checked 28 September 2026.
  6. LawHelp.org — free legal help and information from nonprofit legal aid — Pro Bono Net. Link checked 28 September 2026 (signpost; we don’t cite figures from it).