Milam County Dissolution of Marriage Records
Milam County dissolution of marriage records are filed and stored at the District Clerk's office in Cameron, Texas. This office keeps all divorce case files for the county and handles requests for certified copies of final decrees. You can visit in person at 102 S. Fannin in Cameron, send a mail request, or search case information online through the statewide re:SearchTX portal. The county's records go back to 1836, some of the oldest in Texas.
Milam County Overview
Milam County District Clerk
The Milam County District Clerk is in the county courthouse at 102 S. Fannin in Cameron. This office is the official record keeper for all civil and family law matters in the county, including dissolutions of marriage. Staff can search by party name or cause number and issue certified or non-certified copies of case documents. The office closes at 4:30 PM each weekday.
Milam County is in the 20th Judicial District in Central Texas. The county lies between Waco and College Station and covers a largely rural area. If you or your spouse has lived in Milam County and meets the state residency requirement, you file for divorce at the Cameron courthouse. Call (254) 697-7040 if you have questions before your visit.
| Office | Milam County District Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 102 S. Fannin Cameron, TX 76520 |
| Mailing Address | P.O. Box 416 Cameron, TX 76520 |
| Phone | (254) 697-7040 |
| Fax | (254) 697-7042 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
Searching Milam County Divorce Records
You can look up Milam County dissolution of marriage records in person at the Cameron courthouse or by sending a mail request to the District Clerk. The statewide re:SearchTX portal also covers Milam County and lets you search for case information online at no cost. It is a good starting point before you contact the office directly.
For in-person searches, go to 102 S. Fannin in Cameron. Bring a valid photo ID. Staff can pull records by name or cause number. Have the approximate year of filing if you can, since it helps narrow down results. Certified copies require a fee per page plus a certification charge.
Mail requests go to P.O. Box 416, Cameron, TX 76520. Include both party names, the cause number if available, the approximate year of filing, payment for fees, and a self-addressed stamped envelope. Contact the office at (254) 697-7040 to confirm the current fee schedule before sending your request in.
For any search, have these ready:
- Full name of at least one party
- Approximate year of filing or divorce
- Cause number if known
- Photo ID for certified copy requests
Filing for Divorce in Milam County
Dissolution of marriage cases in Milam County follow Texas Family Code Chapter 6. The District Clerk at the Cameron courthouse receives filings, stores case documents, and provides public access to records throughout the process.
The residency requirement under Section 6.301 requires that one spouse have lived in Texas for at least six months and in Milam County for at least 90 days before the petition is filed. This can be either the petitioner or the respondent. The party who meets the rule can file at the Cameron courthouse.
Texas law allows no-fault divorce under Section 6.001 on the ground of insupportability. This means the marriage cannot continue because of discord or conflict, with no reasonable expectation it can be repaired. No proof of fault is required. Fault-based grounds including cruelty, adultery, abandonment, felony conviction, and others are also available if applicable.
The petitioner files the Original Petition for Divorce with the District Clerk. The respondent is then served or signs a Waiver of Service. If both parties agree on all the terms, the case can proceed as an uncontested agreed divorce, which tends to move faster. Disputed cases may involve temporary orders, mediation, and a final hearing before the judge signs the decree.
60-Day Wait: Under Texas Family Code Section 6.702, no divorce can be finalized until 60 days have passed from the date the petition was filed. This rule applies in Milam County. Exceptions apply only in family violence situations.
What Milam County Divorce Records Include
A dissolution of marriage file in Milam County starts with the Original Petition for Divorce and builds from there. The file grows to include service documents or a Waiver of Service, financial inventories, temporary orders if any were issued, and the Final Decree of Divorce. Cases with children also include conservatorship orders, a possession schedule, and child support terms.
The Final Decree of Divorce is the most-requested document from the District Clerk's office. It is the signed court order ending the marriage. The decree sets out how property and debts are split, addresses any spousal maintenance, and if children are involved, establishes the custody and support terms. Certified copies are used for name changes, property transfers, and updating financial accounts.
Most Milam County dissolution records are public. You don't need to be a party to the case to request them. Some documents involving children and sealed financial records may have restricted access by court order. The clerk will let you know if any restriction applies to the file you are requesting.
The re:SearchTX portal provides free access to Milam County dissolution of marriage case records and court dockets from the 20th Judicial District in Cameron.
Use re:SearchTX or contact the Milam County District Clerk directly in Cameron to search for divorce case records and request copies.
Legal Help in Milam County
Milam County residents who need legal help with a dissolution of marriage and cannot afford attorney fees have some options. Legal Aid of Central Texas serves Central Texas counties including Milam and handles family law cases for qualifying low-income residents. Their number is (800) 777-8561 and their website is lawcentral.org.
TexasLawHelp at texaslawhelp.org provides self-help guides and official court forms in both English and Spanish. The site walks through every step of the divorce process, including how to serve the other party and what to do at the final hearing. The State Bar of Texas referral line is at (800) 252-9690, and attorneys in the area can be found at texasbar.com.
All official Texas court forms are free at txcourts.gov. These forms work at the Milam County courthouse. The Texas Court Help site at texascourthelp.gov has plain-language guides to help people navigate the family court process in Texas.
The Texas DSHS Vital Statistics office provides divorce verification letters for Milam County records from 1968 through 2006.
Order a DSHS verification letter when you need to confirm a past Milam County divorce quickly without waiting on a full certified copy from Cameron.
Cities in Milam County
Cameron is the county seat of Milam County and the location of the District Clerk's office. No cities in Milam County qualify for a separate city page based on population. All dissolution of marriage cases in the county are filed through the Milam County District Court in Cameron.
Nearby Counties
Milam County is in Central Texas and borders several counties. Confirm where you and your spouse live before filing to make sure you are using the right court and meeting the 90-day residency rule.