Flower Mound Divorce Records
Flower Mound divorce records are kept at the Denton County District Clerk's office, which serves as the primary court for most Flower Mound residents. The town straddles the Denton and Tarrant county lines, so a small portion of Flower Mound falls within Tarrant County jurisdiction. If you need to find a divorce case, get a certified copy of a Final Decree of Divorce, or look up a case number, the county courthouse is where your search starts. This page explains how the process works and where to go based on which county your address is in.
Flower Mound Overview
Where Flower Mound Divorce Records Are Held
Most of Flower Mound is in Denton County. The Denton County District Clerk's office in Denton holds all divorce records for the county, including those from Flower Mound. The courthouse address is 1450 East McKinney Street, Denton, TX 76209. Denton County has 12 district courts, several of which handle family law cases including divorce filings.
A smaller portion of Flower Mound's western area falls within Tarrant County. Residents in that section would file for divorce at the Tarrant County District Clerk's office at 100 N. Calhoun St., Fort Worth, TX 76196. The Tarrant County District Clerk is Thomas A. Wilder, reachable at 817-884-1574. Their family court division can be reached at 817-884-1265.
| Primary Office (Denton County) | Denton County District Clerk 1450 East McKinney Street Denton, TX 76209 |
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| Denton Courts | 16th, 158th, 211th, 362nd, 367th, 393rd, 431st, 442nd, 462nd, 467th, 477th, 481st District Courts |
| Tarrant County Office | 100 N. Calhoun St. Fort Worth, TX 76196 (817) 884-1574 |
| Town Website | flowermound.gov |
The Flower Mound Municipal Court at 4150 Kirkpatrick Lane, Flower Mound, TX 75028, phone (972) 874-3370, handles only city ordinance violations and Class C misdemeanor cases. It does not file or hold divorce records.
There is also a Justice of the Peace court at 6200 Canyon Falls Drive, Suite 101, Flower Mound, TX 76226, phone (972) 434-3910. That court handles small claims, evictions, and traffic matters but not divorce cases.
The Town of Flower Mound's official website covers city services and municipal matters, and it directs residents to the appropriate county court resources for divorce filings and family law records.
Flower Mound's site is useful for locating city contacts and confirming which part of the town falls within Denton or Tarrant County jurisdiction.
How to Search Flower Mound Divorce Records
Denton County offers an online judicial records search portal where residents can look up divorce cases by party name or local court. The system covers Denton County civil, family, and probate cases and is free to use. You can see party names, case status, hearing dates, and docket entries without paying anything. Access it through the Denton County website at dentoncounty.gov.
For Tarrant County cases, the Tarrant County District Clerk's records are also searchable online. Go to tarrantcounty.com and use the case search function. Basic case information is free. Copies and certified documents require a formal request.
You can also use the statewide re:SearchTX system to search both Denton and Tarrant county courts from one place. This is helpful if you're not sure which county handled the case. The system shows court assignments and lets you identify the right clerk's office for follow-up.
When requesting records from the Denton County District Clerk, provide the full names of both parties, the approximate year of filing or the finalization date, and the case number if available. Mail requests to the office at 1450 East McKinney Street, Denton, TX 76209. For the Tarrant County office, use 100 N. Calhoun St., Fort Worth, TX 76196.
The Denton County homepage connects Flower Mound residents to the District Clerk's office, online case search portal, and court resources for divorce filings and record requests.
Denton County's online portal allows free searches of family and civil court records, making it easy to locate Flower Mound divorce case information without visiting the courthouse.
Divorce Record Fees
Both Denton and Tarrant counties charge standard Texas rates for certified and non-certified copies of divorce records. Certified copies cost $1.00 per page plus $5.00 for the certification. Non-certified copies are $1.00 per page. A name-based search without a case number runs $5.00 at each office.
For filing a new divorce in Denton County, contact the District Clerk at the address above for current filing fee amounts. Tarrant County filing fees can be confirmed at (817) 884-1574. If you cannot pay court fees, you can ask for a waiver by filing a Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs. Forms are available at the courthouse or at txcourts.gov.
Note: Texas allows fee waivers for people who receive government benefits or whose income falls below 125% of the federal poverty line. The court reviews the request and decides whether to grant it.
Filing for Divorce in Flower Mound
Flower Mound residents file for divorce under Texas Family Code Chapter 6. The case goes to the district court in the county where the filing spouse lives. Under Family Code Section 6.301, at least one spouse must have lived in Texas for six months and in the filing county for 90 days before the petition can be filed. For most Flower Mound residents, that means Denton County.
Texas allows no-fault divorce. Most people use insupportability under Section 6.001, which says the marriage has broken down due to conflict and there's no reasonable chance of reconciliation. You don't have to prove anyone is at fault. Fault grounds like cruelty, adultery, abandonment, and felony conviction are also valid if they apply.
Texas is a community property state. Property acquired during the marriage belongs equally to both spouses in most cases. The court divides it in a way that is just and right, considering the circumstances of each spouse and any children. Separate property, such as items owned before the marriage or received as gifts, generally stays with the original owner.
After the petition is filed, a mandatory 60-day waiting period applies before the court can finalize the divorce. Agreed divorces can often move quickly once that window passes. Contested divorces involving disputes over property, custody, or support may take considerably longer, sometimes requiring mediation or a trial.
All divorces in Texas, including those filed in Flower Mound, require a minimum of 60 days between the filing date and the final decree. The court cannot waive this requirement under most circumstances.
Legal Help for Flower Mound Residents
Flower Mound residents seeking legal help with divorce can turn to Lone Star Legal Aid, which serves Denton County and the DFW area. Apply for help at lonestarlegal.org. The State Bar of Texas referral service is at (800) 252-9690, and their lawyer directory is at texasbar.com.
For people filing on their own, TexasLawHelp at texaslawhelp.org has guides for all types of divorce situations. Official court forms are free at txcourts.gov. The Texas DSHS Vital Statistics office can provide a verification letter confirming whether a divorce is on file with the state, though that letter does not include the full decree.
Denton County Divorce Records
Most of Flower Mound is in Denton County. Divorce filings for those residents go through the Denton County District Court. For full details on the courts, clerk office, and case search options, visit the Denton County divorce records page.
Nearby Cities
Other qualifying Texas cities near Flower Mound with their own divorce records pages include:
- Fort Worth - Tarrant County
- Arlington - Tarrant County
- Frisco - Collin/Denton County
- Grand Prairie - Dallas/Tarrant County
- Mansfield - Tarrant County