Coke County Dissolution Of Marriage Search

Coke County dissolution of marriage records are on file at the District Clerk's office in Robert Lee, the county seat. The 51st District Court handles family law cases for the county, including all divorce filings, custody matters, and final decrees. If you need to look up a Coke County dissolution case or get a certified copy of a decree, the courthouse in Robert Lee is where those documents are kept. Coke County is a small, rural county in west Texas near the Concho River area.

Coke County District Clerk

The Coke County District Clerk manages all dissolution of marriage records for the county. The 51st District Court serves the county and handles family law matters. The clerk's office stores all dissolution filings, court orders, and final decrees. Staff can help you search by party name or cause number and can provide certified copies of documents upon request.

Robert Lee is a small city in west Texas southeast of San Angelo. The courthouse handles a small volume of family law cases each year. If you plan to visit in person, call ahead to confirm hours and bring your photo ID. For mail requests, include the names of both parties, the approximate year of the case, and payment. The clerk will confirm the fee when you call.

How to Search Coke County Dissolution Records

Start your search for Coke County dissolution records with the re:SearchTX portal. This free tool covers Texas district courts, including the 51st. Enter the name of either party to find cases filed in Coke County. For cases that do not appear online, contact the District Clerk directly by phone or visit the courthouse in Robert Lee.

For certified copies, you can visit the courthouse or mail a request. In-person visitors should bring a photo ID and the names of the parties. Mail requests need both party names, the year of the case, and payment for copy fees. Processing time is usually a few business days, though it may take longer if records need to be located from older physical files.

Verify current office hours and find the right phone number on the official site before making your call or planning a visit.

re:SearchTX and Online Access

The re:SearchTX portal is Texas's statewide court records search tool. It is free and does not require a login for basic searches. Coke County dissolution cases filed in the 51st District Court should appear in the system for recent filings. You can search by name and filter by county. Results show filing date, case type, and party information.

For statewide verification of a dissolution, Texas DSHS Vital Statistics maintains records from 1968 forward. You can order a verification letter online for $20 through the Texas Vital Records portal. This confirms the dissolution happened statewide but is not a substitute for the full certified decree from Coke County.

Note: Because Coke County is a small rural county, some older records may be available only in paper form at the courthouse. Call the clerk first to check what is accessible online versus in person.

Dissolution Records and Texas Requirements

Texas law under Texas Family Code Chapter 6 requires that one spouse live in Texas for six months and in Coke County for 90 days before filing for dissolution here. After the petition is filed, a 60-day waiting period must pass before the court can grant the dissolution. Both requirements must be met for the case to proceed in Coke County.

Order a DSHS verification letter online for $20 if you need quick confirmation without pulling the full file from the Coke County courthouse.

Legal Resources for Coke County

The free self-help site Texas Court Help is a good starting point for anyone filing a dissolution in Coke County without an attorney. It has guides, form instructions, and plain-language explanations of the Texas dissolution process. The Texas State Law Library also provides free family law resources online, accessible from any location.

For free legal assistance, residents of west Texas can contact Legal Aid of Northwest Texas at (888) 529-5277. The State Bar of Texas lawyer referral service is at (800) 252-9690. Documents can be filed electronically through eFile Texas for cases in the 51st District Court.

Cities in Coke County

Coke County includes Robert Lee and Bronte as its main communities in west Texas. All dissolution of marriage cases from any part of the county are filed with the District Clerk in Robert Lee.

Nearby Counties

These west Texas counties are near Coke County. File your dissolution in the county where you have lived for at least 90 days before filing.