Texas Divorce Cost Calculator
Texas divorce filing fees are set county by county. In Harris County, the fee is $350 ($365 when you have minor children). Add how the papers will be served, whether you have children and whether you agree, to total the court costs from Texas's official fee schedules. Runs in your browser; nothing is stored.
Texas fees checked against official court sources on October 24, 2026.
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Estimated court costs in Texas
- Filing fee (Harris County example; your county may differ) Source$350
- Serving the papers (spouse signs the acceptance form)$0
- Court costs you pay$350
Also note: Each district clerk's total combines state consolidated fees with local fees. Harris County charges $350 for a divorce without children and $365 with children (a $15 domestic relations fee is added to all cases involving children); issuing and serving the citation costs extra.
In Harris County, court costs run from about $350 on the cheapest route to $435 or more on a contested case with sheriff service (court costs only, not lawyer fees). Other counties in Texas charge different amounts.
An estimate from official fee schedules, not a bill. The fee your court clerk charges on the day you file is the one that counts. (October 24, 2026)
Texas divorce filing fee
Texas divorce filing fees are set county by county. In Harris County, the fee is $350 ($365 when you have minor children). (source)
Each district clerk's total combines state consolidated fees with local fees. Harris County charges $350 for a divorce without children and $365 with children (a $15 domestic relations fee is added to all cases involving children); issuing and serving the citation costs extra.
The case is filed in the Texas District Court (county district clerk).
Serving divorce papers in Texas
If your spouse is willing, ask the clerk about a form your spouse can sign to accept the papers, which avoids a service fee.
In Harris County, service costs $85 (Harris County constable civil process fee to serve a citation within Harris County (plus the clerk's $8 citation issuance fee)). (source)
Fee waiver in Texas
If you cannot afford the fees, file the Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs (Supreme Court of Texas form) (Tex. R. Civ. P. 145). A party who cannot afford court costs files the Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs under Rule 145; with an uncontested Statement the party also receives copies and other documents without charge. (source)
The court or clerk decides whether to grant it and which fees it covers; filing the form does not guarantee a waiver.
Lawyer fees in Texas
Clio reports an average billed family-law rate of $375 an hour in Texas for 2025. (source) It is an average across lawyers, not a quote. Enter a lawyer's estimated hours above to price them, or enter the rate you were quoted.
Without a lawyer, court costs in Harris County run from about $350 on the cheapest route to $435 or more on a contested case with sheriff service; other counties in Texas charge different amounts.
What this page does not do
- It does not file anything. Divorce cases are filed with the Texas District Court (county district clerk).
- It does not quote lawyer fees; it prices only the hours you enter.
- It does not decide fee-waiver eligibility; the court does.
- It is not legal advice.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a divorce in Texas?
Texas divorce filing fees are set county by county. In Harris County, the fee is $350 ($365 when you have minor children). Lawyer fees are extra; Clio's 2025 average billed family-law rate in Texas is $375 an hour.
How much does it cost to file for divorce in Texas?
It depends on the county. In Harris County it is $350. Check the fee schedule of the court where you file.
Can I get my divorce filing fee waived in Texas?
You can ask. File the Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs (Supreme Court of Texas form). A party who cannot afford court costs files the Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs under Rule 145; with an uncontested Statement the party also receives copies and other documents without charge. The court or clerk decides whether to grant it.
Sources
Last checked October 24, 2026 against official sources.
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