Dallas County divorce cases are filed and heard at the George L. Allen, Sr. Courts Building, 600 Commerce Street, Dallas, TX 75202, home to the Dallas County District Clerk's office and the county's Family District Courts. Several numbered district courts in Dallas County — including the 254th, 255th, 256th, 301st, 302nd, 303rd, and 330th District Courts — hear family law matters specifically, including divorce, annulment, protective orders, child custody (suits affecting the parent-child relationship), child support, paternity, and adoption cases.
Like every Texas county, Dallas County follows the state's mandatory minimum waiting period: at least 60 days from the date of filing before a divorce can be finalized, even when both spouses agree on every term. Filing fees in Dallas County are generally in the $300–$350 range, consistent with typical Texas court costs, though exact fees should be confirmed with the District Clerk's office at the time of filing. Attorneys are required to file electronically in Dallas County's district courts, while self-represented individuals may file paper pleadings in person.
Knowing which specific court will hear your case, and understanding Dallas County's local filing procedures, is one of the practical advantages of working with a divorce lawyer who has handled cases in this county specifically rather than only in Texas generally.
