Divorce lawyers in Lewisville

Under Family Code Chapter 6, either spouse must have lived in Texas for the preceding six months and in the filing county for the preceding 90 days. Texas allows no-fault divorce when the marriage has become insupportable, and the 60-day wait has exceptions for certain family violence cases.

For the Denton County part of Lewisville, civil district-court cases go to the Denton County District Clerk, 1450 E McKinney Street, Denton. A small part of the city is in Dallas County, whose District Clerk's civil section is at 600 Commerce Street, Suite 103, Dallas. Which county is right for your case is a question for your lawyer. Before the first meeting, gather the dates you each moved to Texas and to your current county, since the residency rules turn on them. Confirm how these rules apply to you with a licensed Texas lawyer.

The State Bar of Texas reported a median hourly rate of $368 for full-time private practitioners in 2025, and $388 in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro. Those are all practice areas, not divorce alone, so ask each lawyer for the hourly rate, the retainer and who bills on the file. Ask too whether paralegal time is billed at a lower rate, how often you will get an itemized statement, and what happens to any unused retainer if the case settles early.

Lower-cost first steps:

• The State Bar's Lawyer Referral & Information Service, (800) 252-9690, sets up a consultation of up to 30 minutes for no more than $20.
• The Dallas Bar Association referral service offers a 30-minute consultation with a Dallas-area attorney for $20.
• TexasLawHelp.org has free guides, forms and a legal aid directory.

The Texas attorneys guide explains fee agreements in more depth.

The State Bar's Find a Lawyer directory lists every licensed Texas attorney and can filter by board certification, including Family Law. A lawyer may advertise as "Board Certified" only if certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization or an accredited body. You can also view a lawyer's disciplinary history; grievances use the form effective October 1, 2025.

Texas ethics rules generally bar lawyers from soliciting you in person or by live phone call, and solicitation mail must be marked "ADVERTISEMENT". No lawyer can promise an outcome. This page explains how the process works; confirm what applies to you with a licensed Texas lawyer.

If the house is being sold as part of the split, see Lewisville realtors. Lawyers next door are on Flower Mound divorce lawyers, and the Lewisville services page lists the rest.