Search Morris County Dissolution of Marriage Records
Morris County dissolution of marriage records are kept at the District Clerk's office in Daingerfield, the county seat. If you need to find a divorce case filed in this East Texas county or get a certified copy of a Final Decree, the District Clerk handles those requests. Morris County has kept court records since 1875. The office stores all family law filings and provides access to case information for the public. You can visit in person, call the office, or search online through the statewide re:SearchTX system to find what you need.
Morris County Overview
Morris County District Clerk
The District Clerk in Daingerfield holds all dissolution of marriage records for Morris County. The office files new cases, maintains case files, and provides copies to the public. Staff can help you search by party name or cause number.
Morris County is part of the 76th Judicial District. This court handles family law cases including dissolution of marriage, custody, and related matters. The courthouse is on Broadnax Street in Daingerfield. Records go back to 1875 when the county was formed. Older files may require extra time to retrieve.
| Office | Morris County District Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 500 Broadnax St. Daingerfield, TX 75638 |
| Mailing | P.O. Box 426, Daingerfield, TX 75638 |
| Phone | (903) 645-5711 |
| Fax | (903) 645-5733 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
Accessing Dissolution Records in Morris County
The quickest way to search Morris County dissolution records online is through the re:SearchTX portal. This free state system lets you search by name or cause number and view case information without going to the courthouse. You can also see some documents from cases in the system.
For in-person access, visit the District Clerk's office at 500 Broadnax St. in Daingerfield. The office opens at 8 AM on weekdays and closes at 4:30 PM. Bring the name of at least one party to the dissolution case. The clerk can search the records and pull the file. Certified copies cost more than plain ones. Call (903) 645-5711 before visiting to ask about current copy fees.
Mail requests are also accepted. Write to P.O. Box 426, Daingerfield, TX 75638. Include party names, filing year if known, and payment for the copy fee. The office will search and send back what you need. Allow extra time for mail requests compared to in-person visits.
To file a dissolution case in Morris County, one spouse must meet the Texas residency requirement under Texas Family Code Chapter 6. That means living in Texas for six months and in Morris County for at least 90 days. After filing, a 60-day waiting period must pass before the court can sign the decree.
Online Access via re:SearchTX
The re:SearchTX portal is a free statewide court records system maintained by the Texas Office of Court Administration. You can search Morris County dissolution of marriage cases along with civil and family cases from courts across the state. No registration is required for basic searches.
Documents you find on re:SearchTX are unofficial copies. They are good for checking case details, reading filings, or tracking a pending case. If you need a certified copy for legal purposes, request it from the Morris County District Clerk. The clerk's office will provide a copy with the official court seal and signature.
Attorneys who file in Morris County use the eFile Texas system to submit documents electronically. Pro se parties may also use it to file without traveling to Daingerfield.
Verifying a Divorce in Texas
Texas DSHS Vital Statistics keeps a statewide index of divorces from 1968 forward. If you know a divorce happened in Texas but are not certain which county, the DSHS Vital Statistics page can help you get a verification letter. This letter confirms a divorce took place in Texas but does not include case documents.
For full court records from Morris County, contact the District Clerk. DSHS letters are only useful for basic verification. Order vital records through the Texas online vital records system. For divorces before 1968, you need to contact the county clerk directly since DSHS does not have records that old.
Texas Law on Dissolution of Marriage
Texas handles dissolution of marriage under Texas Family Code Chapter 6. The main no-fault ground is insupportability. This means the marriage has broken down and there is no reasonable hope of getting it back on track. You do not need to prove fault by either spouse.
Texas is a community property state. Property and debts from the marriage are split in a way the court finds just and right. Separate property, meaning what each spouse brought into the marriage or received as a gift or inheritance, stays with that person as long as they can trace it clearly.
Cases with children require a conservatorship order and a possession schedule. Texas uses the terms managing conservator and possessory conservator. The standard possession order is the default, but the court can change it if needed. Child support is based on the paying parent's net income under Texas guidelines.
Self-help forms and guides are at Texas Court Help and TexasLawHelp.org. Official court forms are available at txcourts.gov/forms. The Texas State Law Library also provides free research guides for people handling their own cases.
Legal Resources for Morris County Residents
Lone Star Legal Aid serves East Texas including Morris County. They offer free legal help to low-income residents in family law cases. Call (800) 733-8394 to ask about eligibility. Their website at lonestarlegal.org lists the types of cases they handle.
The State Bar of Texas lawyer referral line is (800) 252-9690. You can also search for a local attorney at texasbar.com. Free self-help guides and forms are at TexasLawHelp.org. Official court forms are posted at txcourts.gov/forms.
The Texas Court Help website provides step-by-step guidance for residents of Morris County and across Texas who are handling a dissolution of marriage case without a lawyer.
Texas Court Help covers the full process from filing to final decree, with plain-language explanations of what to expect at each step.
Cities in Morris County
Daingerfield is the county seat. Naples and other small communities are also in Morris County. All dissolution of marriage cases are handled at the Morris County District Court. All dissolution filings go through the District Clerk's office in Daingerfield.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Morris County in East Texas. File your dissolution case in the county where you or your spouse lives.