Divorce lawyers in Fort Worth

Texas allows no-fault divorce when the marriage has become insupportable, so you don't have to prove misconduct to file. Residency is the gatekeeper: under Family Code §6.301, at filing either spouse must have been a Texas domiciliary for the preceding six months and a county resident for the preceding 90 days. The 60-day waiting period runs from filing, with exceptions for certain family violence cases.

Civil district court records in Tarrant County are kept by the District Clerk on the second floor of the Tom Vandergriff Civil Courts Building, 100 N. Calhoun, Fort Worth.

This is general information, not legal advice. Confirm how these rules apply to your situation with a licensed Texas lawyer.

Every attorney licensed in Texas appears in the State Bar of Texas Find a Lawyer directory, which can be filtered by board certification, languages spoken and fee options. The State Bar also lets you view a lawyer's disciplinary history and publishes recent disciplinary actions and an Ineligible Attorney List.

Board certification in family law

Family Law is one of the Texas Board of Legal Specialization's certification areas. A lawyer may advertise as "Board Certified" only if certified by that board or an organization it accredits, so the term means something specific. If a lawyer claims it, the directory filter should show it.

Fort Worth lawyer advertising rules

Texas ethics rules generally bar lawyers from soliciting new clients in person or by live phone or social media contact, and solicitation mail must be marked "ADVERTISEMENT". A lawyer who promises a particular outcome before reading your file is a reason to keep looking.

Dallas-Fort Worth lawyers bill a little above the state median. In the State Bar of Texas 2025 rate report, full-time private practitioners in the metro had a median of $388 an hour, against $368 statewide. That figure covers all practice areas, not divorce alone, and the report notes rates aren't meant to set fees. Ask each lawyer for the hourly rate, the retainer, who else bills on the file and how often you'll be invoiced.

Low-cost starting points in Tarrant County

• The Tarrant County Bar Association runs a certified lawyer referral service at (817) 336-4101.
• The State Bar's Lawyer Referral & Information Service, (800) 252-9690, refers callers to a lawyer for a consultation of up to 30 minutes for no more than $20.
• TexasLawHelp.org has free self-help guides, forms and a legal aid directory.

The Texas attorneys guide explains fee agreements and how to check a lawyer in more detail.

Grievances about a Texas lawyer go to the State Bar on its current grievance form, in effect since October 1, 2025, and can be filed online. If a lawyer took your money or kept an unearned fee, the State Bar's Client Security Fund can repay clients, generally after a grievance finds that happened.

Divorce often means selling or keeping the house. A Fort Worth realtor can explain the sale side, and the Fort Worth guide covers Tarrant Appraisal District and other local offices. For more options, see Arlington attorneys. Confirm any legal step with a licensed Texas lawyer.