New Braunfels Dissolution Of Marriage Records
New Braunfels dissolution of marriage cases are handled by the Comal County District Clerk, located right in New Braunfels since the city is the county seat of Comal County. The District Clerk holds all divorce records for the county, including Final Decrees of Divorce, petitions, and supporting case documents. New Braunfels is a rapidly growing city in the Texas Hill Country between San Antonio and Austin. If you need to find a dissolution case or get copies of records, the Comal County courthouse is where you start.
New Braunfels Overview
Comal County District Clerk in New Braunfels
New Braunfels is the county seat of Comal County, which means the District Clerk's office is located in the city. You don't have to travel to a separate town for dissolution records. The courthouse is on Main Plaza in downtown New Braunfels. The District Clerk manages all civil and family law case records, including dissolution of marriage filings.
Staff at the Comal County District Clerk can search for cases by party name or cause number and can make copies from the file. Certified copies require a fee and photo ID. The office handles both in-person and mail requests. If you have questions before going, call the office at (830) 221-1270.
| Office | Comal County District Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 100 Main Plaza, Suite 306 New Braunfels, TX 78130 |
| Phone | (830) 221-1270 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Website | co.comal.tx.us |
The Comal County Courthouse is in the heart of downtown New Braunfels. Parking is available nearby. Security screening is required at the entrance. Bring photo ID when visiting the clerk's office.
Searching New Braunfels Dissolution Cases
The statewide re:SearchTX portal includes Comal County records. Register for a free account and search by party name, case number, or filing date range. The portal displays case summaries, party names, and docket entries. This is a quick way to check if a case exists or to track its status without going to the courthouse.
For certified copies of the Final Decree of Divorce or other documents, contact the Comal County District Clerk at (830) 221-1270 or go to Suite 306 at the courthouse on Main Plaza. You'll need the full names of both parties and an approximate filing date. A case number helps significantly if you have one. Copy fees apply to all requests, certified or not.
Mail requests are accepted. Include your written request, party names, filing year, and a check or money order for the fees. Add a self-addressed stamped envelope for the copies to be returned to you.
How to File for Dissolution of Marriage in New Braunfels
New Braunfels residents file for dissolution of marriage at the Comal County District Court under Texas Family Code Chapter 6. The filing is made at the District Clerk's office at 100 Main Plaza. You submit the Original Petition for Divorce and pay the filing fee to open the case.
Before filing, one spouse must have lived in Texas for at least six months and in Comal County for at least 90 days. This requirement is in Texas Family Code Section 6.301. If you recently moved to New Braunfels from another county, you may need to wait until you meet the 90-day county residency rule before filing here.
Texas allows no-fault divorce on the ground of "insupportability" under Texas Family Code Section 6.001. This means you don't need to prove your spouse did something wrong. You just need to show the marriage has broken down due to conflict. Fault grounds are also available and include cruelty, adultery, and abandonment. Most New Braunfels residents use the no-fault ground.
After the petition is filed and served, there is a mandatory 60-day waiting period under Texas Family Code Section 6.702. This applies whether the case is agreed or contested. Once 60 days have passed, a judge can sign the Final Decree of Divorce. Agreed cases often wrap up quickly after the waiting period ends. Contested cases may require mediation or a trial.
Comal County is one of the fastest-growing counties in Texas. The courts handle an increasing volume of family law cases each year. Filing early in the day at the District Clerk's office usually means a shorter wait.
Dissolution Fees at Comal County
Filing fees in Comal County are in the typical Texas range of $300 to $350 for cases without children and slightly more with children. Call (830) 221-1270 for current amounts. Fees set by the county can change from year to year.
Copy fees are standard: $1.00 per page for non-certified copies and $1.00 per page plus $5.00 certification for certified copies. If cost is a barrier, you can request a fee waiver using a Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs under Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 145. Forms are available at txcourts.gov/forms.
Online Case Search for Comal County
Comal County participates in the statewide re:SearchTX portal. This system covers many Texas counties and lets you look up cases in one place. You can search dissolution of marriage cases filed in New Braunfels by name or cause number. The portal is free after you create an account and shows docket entries, hearing dates, and case status.
Electronic filing is available through eFile Texas, which uses the same login as re:SearchTX. Self-represented litigants can use the system. Attorneys are required to e-file in civil matters. Accepted filings come back by email with a file stamp from the clerk's system.
Texas DSHS Divorce Verification
The Texas DSHS Vital Statistics office has a statewide index of divorces from 1968 to present. A verification search costs $20. DSHS will confirm whether a divorce appears in the index and issue a verification letter. This is helpful when you just need to confirm a divorce occurred without getting the full decree.
Order online at Texas.gov or by mail. If you need the actual certified copy of the Final Decree of Divorce, you must contact the Comal County District Clerk at (830) 221-1270. DSHS only issues verification letters, not certified decree copies.
Legal Help in New Braunfels
Legal Aid of Central Texas serves Comal County and provides free legal help to qualifying individuals. Call (800) 777-8561 or visit lawcentral.org for details on eligibility and how to apply. They handle family law matters including dissolution of marriage for low-income clients.
TexasLawHelp.org has free step-by-step guides, forms approved by the Texas Supreme Court, and a chat service for self-represented litigants. Texas Court Help has videos in English and Spanish explaining each step of the divorce process. Official court forms are at txcourts.gov. The State Bar of Texas lawyer referral line is (800) 252-9690.
Comal County Official Website
Comal County's official website at co.comal.tx.us has contact info for the District Clerk and information about court services in New Braunfels.
The county site also has links to online case search tools and resources for self-represented litigants in Comal County courts.
Comal County court records can be referenced through the Comal court records portal, which indexes case data for online searches.
For certified copies of dissolution records, contact the Comal County District Clerk directly in New Braunfels.
Nearby Cities
Other qualifying cities near New Braunfels with dissolution of marriage pages include:
- San Antonio (Bexar County)
- Austin (Travis County)
- Round Rock (Williamson County)
- Georgetown (Williamson County)
Comal County Dissolution Records
New Braunfels is the county seat of Comal County. Dissolution of marriage cases for New Braunfels residents go through the Comal County District Court. For full details on the county court and record access, visit the Comal County dissolution page.