Hood County Dissolution Of Marriage Search
Hood County dissolution of marriage records are filed at the District Clerk's office in Granbury. The clerk's office keeps all case documents from the initial petition through the final decree and handles records requests from the public. Hood County has seen steady population growth as part of the greater DFW area, which means a regular volume of dissolution filings each year. You can search for cases in person at the courthouse, use the statewide re:SearchTX portal online, or request records by mail. Records go back to 1866.
Hood County Overview
Hood County District Clerk
The District Clerk in Hood County is the official custodian of all dissolution of marriage case files. The office is at 100 E. Pearl St. in Granbury, on the courthouse square. Staff accept in-person records requests, process mail requests, and can search cases by party name or cause number. All dissolution documents are stored here and can be copied on request.
Hood County is southwest of Fort Worth along Lake Granbury. The county has grown significantly over the past two decades as part of the DFW metro expansion. The 355th Judicial District Court handles family law cases for the county. The clerk's office is accustomed to handling a healthy volume of dissolution filings each year. Bring ID and know the approximate filing year when searching records.
| Office | Hood County District Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address |
100 E. Pearl St. Granbury, TX 76048 |
| Mailing | P.O. Box 339, Granbury, TX 76048 |
| Phone | (817) 579-3222 |
| Fax | (817) 579-3211 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
How to Look Up Hood County Dissolution Records
There are three main ways to look up dissolution of marriage records in Hood County. You can go to the courthouse, search online using re:SearchTX, or mail a written request to the District Clerk. Each method has its advantages depending on your situation and how much detail you need.
In-person searches at 100 E. Pearl St. in Granbury are best when you need certified copies or want to review the full case file. Bring the names of one or both parties and an approximate filing year. The clerk searches by name and can print the cause number, case status, and document list. Certified copies cost $1 per page plus $5 certification per document.
The online option is the re:SearchTX portal. This system covers Hood County cases and lets you search by party name or cause number. Basic case data is free. Downloading documents may require a fee. It is a fast way to check if a case exists before calling or visiting the clerk's office.
Note: Mail requests to P.O. Box 339, Granbury, TX 76048. Include both party names, approximate filing year, and payment for copy fees. Response time varies.
re:SearchTX and Online Filing
The re:SearchTX portal is the Texas court system's official statewide case search tool. It covers dissolution of marriage cases filed in Hood County. You can search by name or cause number and view filing dates, case status, hearing information, and party names. The portal is operated by the Texas Office of Court Administration.
Attorneys filing new dissolution cases in Hood County must use eFile Texas for electronic submission. Self-represented parties can also e-file. For questions about the e-filing process specific to Hood County, contact the District Clerk at (817) 579-3222.
The screenshot below shows the Hood County court records access, which you can also look up through the re:SearchTX system for dissolution of marriage cases.
Use the re:SearchTX portal or the Hood County court records search to find dissolution of marriage case information filed in Granbury.
The re:SearchTX portal is the best starting point for finding Hood County dissolution case records before requesting certified copies from the District Clerk.
Texas DSHS Vital Records
Texas DSHS Vital Statistics maintains a statewide dissolution index. When a dissolution is granted in Hood County, the court reports it to DSHS. You can use the DSHS records to confirm a dissolution occurred and identify the county of filing, even if you do not know which courthouse handled the case.
Order a dissolution verification through DSHS Vital Statistics or online at ovra.txapps.texas.gov. The verification shows names and county but not the full case details. For the complete decree and case documents, go through the Hood County District Clerk.
Filing Dissolution of Marriage in Hood County
To file for dissolution of marriage in Hood County, you must meet Texas residency requirements under Texas Family Code Chapter 6. One spouse must have lived in Texas for six months and in Hood County for 90 days. The Original Petition for Divorce is filed at the District Clerk's office on East Pearl Street in Granbury.
After filing, there is a mandatory 60-day waiting period before the court can grant the dissolution. This is required by Texas Family Code Section 6.702. Uncontested cases where both parties agree on all issues, including property and any children, can proceed quickly after the waiting period ends. The judge reviews the final decree, signs it, and the clerk records it as the official case close.
Texas divides marital property under community property rules. Assets and debts accumulated during the marriage are generally shared. Separate property includes what each person owned before the marriage or received as gifts or inheritance. The court divides property in a way it finds just and right under Texas Family Code Chapter 7.
Self-help forms are available at txcourts.gov. Guides for self-represented parties are at Texas Court Help and TexasLawHelp.org.
Legal Aid and Resources for Hood County
Hood County residents have access to legal resources in the DFW area. Legal aid organizations like Lone Star Legal Aid at lonestarlegal.org may assist lower-income residents with family law cases. The State Bar of Texas referral service at (800) 252-9690 connects you with family law attorneys in the area.
For those handling their own case, the Texas Court Help website has plain-language guides for every step of the dissolution process. The Texas State Law Library at sll.texas.gov has free research resources online. TexasLawHelp at texaslawhelp.org has official forms and step-by-step instructions.
Cities in Hood County
Hood County includes Granbury and several smaller communities. Granbury is the county seat and home to the District Clerk's office where all dissolution cases are filed.
Other communities in Hood County include Acton, Tolar, Lipan, and Cresson. All residents file dissolution of marriage cases at the Hood County District Clerk in Granbury.
Nearby Counties
Hood County is southwest of Fort Worth. These counties border it. You must file in the county where you have lived for at least 90 days before filing your petition.