Find Divorce Records in Andrews County

Andrews County divorce records are on file at the District Clerk's office in Andrews. If you need to look up a divorce case, get a certified copy of a decree, or confirm a filing in the county, the District Clerk handles all of that. Andrews County is served by the 109th District Court, which also covers Crane and Winkler counties. You can request divorce records in person at Room 102 of the Andrews County offices or by mail. This page walks you through the process, fees, and resources for Andrews County divorce records.

Andrews County District Clerk

District Clerk Sherry Dushane runs the Andrews County District Clerk's office at 201 N Main, Room 102 in Andrews. The office keeps all district court records, including divorce filings, case documents, and final decrees. Staff can search by name or case number and make copies on request. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

The 109th District Court serves Andrews County, Crane County, and Winkler County. If your divorce was filed in Andrews County, the case file stays at the Andrews District Clerk's office regardless of which judge handled it. For questions about the district judge or court calendar, contact the clerk's office and they can direct you. E-filing is available for attorneys through efile.txcourts.gov.

The District Clerk page at co.andrews.tx.us lists contact information, office hours, and links to filing resources for Andrews County divorce records.

From the clerk's page, you can find current fee schedules and information about how to request certified copies of divorce decrees.

Divorce Fees in Andrews County

Andrews County has a published fee schedule for divorce filings that took effect September 1, 2017. Filing a divorce with no children and a signed waiver of service costs $350. Cases with children also run $350 with a waiver. If citation must be served in Andrews County, expect to pay $408 for a case with children or $350 for one without. Cases that require a Temporary Restraining Order at filing start at $466.

Other fees in Andrews County include:

• Citation by Sheriff in Andrews County: $50
• Citation by certified mail: $50
• Each additional issuance (subpoena, notice, TRO): $8
• Civil or family motion package: $80 total
• Copies: $1.00 per page
• Certification: $5.00 per document

These fees are set by the District Clerk and may change. All filings sent from outside the county for service must be returned to the filing attorney. Refunds are not issued for fees less than $10, and there are no refunds on e-file fees. If you cannot pay, you can file a Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs using forms from txcourts.gov.

Searching Andrews County Divorce Records

You can search Andrews County divorce records online or in person. The county clerk's online records system at andrewscountytx-web.tylerhost.net covers documents from 1881 to the present and includes a free name and property index. Full document viewing requires a paid subscription, but the index is enough to find case numbers and confirm filing dates. The statewide re:SearchTX portal also covers Andrews County district court cases.

In-person searches at Room 102 are the most direct option. Bring the party names and an approximate filing year, or a cause number if you have it. Staff will search and pull the file. Bring a valid photo ID. Payment is accepted by the usual methods. The clerk can make plain copies or certified copies, with certification costing $5.00 extra per document.

You can also visit TexasFile for a searchable index of Andrews County records. Free registration is required to use the full name search. TexasFile covers official public records going back to 1881 for this county.

Note: Per Texas Health and Safety Code § 192.009, all divorce petitions in Andrews County must include BVS Form 165. Out-of-county service must be handled by the filing attorney. The clerk's office does not handle service for parties outside the county.

The Andrews County online records portal at andrewscountytx-web.tylerhost.net offers searchable access to county records including divorce case indexes dating back to 1881.

The portal's free index search lets you confirm whether a divorce was filed in Andrews County before requesting certified copies from the District Clerk.

Andrews County Divorce Filing Process

To file for divorce in Andrews County, at least one spouse must meet the state residency rule under Texas Family Code § 6.301. That means living in Texas for six months and in Andrews County for at least 90 days before the petition is filed. If you don't meet the county residency requirement yet, you may need to wait or file in a different county where you do qualify.

The most common divorce ground in Texas is insupportability under Texas Family Code § 6.001. This is the no-fault option. You do not have to prove the other spouse did anything wrong. Fault grounds like cruelty, adultery, and felony conviction are still available but require evidence. After the petition is filed, Texas law requires a 60-day waiting period before the judge can sign the Final Decree of Divorce. Texas Family Code § 6.702 sets that rule. Exceptions exist for cases involving documented family violence.

Property is divided under Texas Family Code Chapter 7 using community property principles. The court divides what was earned or acquired during the marriage in a just and right manner. Each spouse keeps their separate property, which is anything owned before marriage or received as a gift or inheritance. If you have children, child support and conservatorship orders become part of the final decree under Texas Family Code Chapter 153.

Legal Resources in Andrews County

Andrews County is a smaller West Texas county with limited local legal aid options. The clerk's office cannot give legal advice, but they can tell you what forms to file and how the process works. For guidance on the law, use TexasLawHelp.org, which has free divorce guides and all the official Supreme Court-approved divorce forms in English and Spanish.

The State Bar of Texas runs a Find a Lawyer tool at texasbar.com that lets you search for family law attorneys in your area. The Texas Attorney General's child support division at texasattorneygeneral.gov helps parents establish and enforce child support orders. Official court forms are also available at txcourts.gov. If you need a basic confirmation that a divorce was recorded in the state, the Texas DSHS Vital Statistics office at dshs.texas.gov issues verification letters for divorces from 1968 forward.

Cities in Andrews County

Andrews is the county seat and the only incorporated city in Andrews County. All divorce cases for residents of the county are filed at the Andrews County District Clerk's office at 201 N Main.

There are no other qualifying cities in Andrews County. All divorce filings go through the single District Clerk's office in Andrews.

Nearby Counties

Andrews County is in the Permian Basin region of West Texas. If you are not sure which county handles your case, you file where you have lived for the past 90 days. The counties below border Andrews County.