Where is a Richmond divorce filed?

With the Fort Bend County district clerk at the Fort Bend County Justice Center in Richmond, the county seat.

Can I get spousal maintenance in Texas?

Only in limited circumstances. Chapter 8 generally requires a marriage of at least ten years plus an inability to meet minimum reasonable needs, or recent family violence, and caps amount and duration.

How fast can an uncontested divorce finish?

No sooner than 60 days after filing under section 6.702, and only if all issues are agreed and the paperwork is complete.

Divorce Lawyer in Richmond, TX

Winfrey Law Firm, PLLC handles contested and uncontested divorce for clients in Richmond and across Fort Bend County. Richmond is the county seat of Fort Bend County, and the Fort Bend County Justice Center in Richmond houses the district and county courts that hear local family cases. We take calls 24/7.

Filing a Fort Bend County divorce

Texas Family Code section 6.301 requires six months of residence in Texas and 90 days in the county of filing. Richmond is the county seat of Fort Bend County, and the Fort Bend County Justice Center in Richmond houses the district and county courts that hear local family cases. A Richmond petition is filed with the Fort Bend County district clerk at that complex.

The 60-day waiting period

Section 6.702 bars a court from granting a divorce until at least 60 days after the petition is filed, with narrow family-violence exceptions. Agreed cases are commonly finalized shortly after the waiting period; contested cases involving discovery, temporary orders or valuation issues take considerably longer.

Dividing a Texas marital estate

Property acquired during marriage is presumed community property under section 3.003, and section 7.001 directs a just and right division. Separate property must be proven by clear and convincing evidence. Fort Bend County estates frequently include a homestead, retirement accounts divided by qualified domestic relations order, and small business interests that require valuation.

Spousal maintenance

Court-ordered spousal maintenance is limited. Chapter 8 generally requires a marriage of at least ten years plus an inability to earn sufficient income to meet minimum reasonable needs, or family violence within the two years before filing. Amount and duration are capped by statute.

Children and next steps

Custody and support terms are covered on our Richmond family law page, and the statewide overview is on our divorce practice area. See also what a Texas divorce costs or contact us. Call (713) 300-0545.

This is general information, not legal advice. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

Richmond Divorce FAQ

How long must I live in Fort Bend County before filing?: Texas Family Code section 6.301 requires six months of residence in Texas and 90 days in the county of filing, so 90 days in Fort Bend County.
Where is a Richmond divorce filed?: With the Fort Bend County district clerk at the Fort Bend County Justice Center in Richmond, the county seat.
Can I get spousal maintenance in Texas?: Only in limited circumstances. Chapter 8 generally requires a marriage of at least ten years plus an inability to meet minimum reasonable needs, or recent family violence, and caps amount and duration.
How fast can an uncontested divorce finish?: No sooner than 60 days after filing under section 6.702, and only if all issues are agreed and the paperwork is complete.

Call Winfrey Law Firm, PLLC at (713) 300-0545 — we take calls 24/7.