ADOPTION [INCLUDES $15.00 C.A.R. (CENTRAL ADOPTION REGISTRY) FUND FEE] $310.00
Cases filed under Ch. 162 of the TX Family Code requesting the establishment of a new, permanent relationship of parent and child between persons not having that relationship naturally.
Adoption Adoption and Termination (No CPS) Foreign Adoptions SAPCR (Adoption or Adoption and Termination but no CPS) Severance (Plus Copy Fee) – To be filed in the Proper Case Type
Certificate of Adoption Form - VS-160 Form [PDF] $47.00
Check payable to the Bureau of Vital Statistics
ALL OTHER FAMILY LAW CASES $287.00
Includes all cases filed under the TX Family Code that are not reported elsewhere, including, but not limited to:
All Other Family Matters Adult Adoptions Bill of Review – Family Commission To Take Deposition – Family - Plus Each Agency Notified: $8.00 Emancipation Foreign Judgment – Family Letter Rogatory – Family Name Change Post Decree Division of Property (New Case #) Post Decree Filing Post-Judgment (New Case #) Petition to Enter QUADRO (New Case #) Removal of Disabilities of Minority Severance (Plus Copy Fee) – To be filed in the Proper Case Type
Transfer In - To be filed in the Proper Case Type Writ of Habeas Corpus – Family Writ of Garnishment after Judgment – Family
ANNULMENT WITH CHILDREN $310.00
Suit filed under TX Family Code Ch. 6 Subchapter B. Grounds for Annulment
Severance (Plus Copy Fee) – To be filed in the Proper Case Type
Transfer In - To be filed in the Proper Case Type
ANNULMENT NO CHILDREN $310.00
Suit filed under TX Family Code Ch. 6 Subchapter B. Grounds for Annulment
Severance (Plus Copy Fee) – To be filed in the Proper Case Type
Transfer In - To be filed in the Proper Case Type
CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES $0.00
Cases filed under Ch. 262 of the TX Family Code on behalf of the Department of Family and Protective Services; a motion in aid of investigation filed under Section 261.303 of the TX Family Code; a motion to participate filed under Section 264.203 of the TX Family Code; or a civil action filed by the Department requesting a determination of an at-risk child under Section 264.303 of the TX Family Code.
Children’s Protective Services CPS – Child in Need of Supervision
DECLARE MARRIAGE VOID $310.00
Suit filed under TX Family Code Ch. 6 Subchapter C. Declaring a Marriage Void
Severance (Plus Copy Fee) – To be filed in the Proper Case Type
Transfer In - To be filed in the Proper Case Type
DIVORCE – NO CHILDREN $310.00
Suits brought by a party to a marriage to dissolve the marriage pursuant to Ch. 6, TX. Family Code.
Severance (Plus Copy Fee) – To be filed in the Proper Case Type
Transfer In - To be filed in the Proper Case Type
DIVORCE – WITH CHILDREN $310.00
Suits brought by a party to a marriage to dissolve the marriage pursuant to Ch. 6, TX. Family Code that also include a suit affecting the parent-child relationship due to the existence of children born or adopted of the marriage who are under 18 years of age or who are otherwise entitled to support as provided by Ch. 154, TX Family Code.
Severance (Plus Copy Fee) – To be filed in the Proper Case Type
Transfer In - To be filed in the Proper Case Type
FILING OF A FRAUDULENT LIEN $15.00
Civil Practice and Remedies Code - Section 12.005 (a) FILING FEES: The fee for filing an action under this chapter is $15.00. The plaintiff must pay the fee to the clerk of the court in which the action is filed.
GESTATIONAL AGREEMENT $287.00
PARENTAL NOTIFICATION WAIVER $140.00+ COPIES
PARENT-CHILD - NO DIVORCE $295.00
Cases involving issues of custody, support, paternity, visitation (by parents, grandparents or other family members) that do not involve a current or previously decided divorce/marriage dissolution case. Include voluntary legitimation of paternity (Section 160.201, TX Family Code).
Do not include cases filed by the Title IV-D Agency (Office of Attorney General).
Legitimation / Paternity Severance (Plus Copy Fee) – To be filed in the Proper Case Type Suit Affecting Parent-Child Relationship - No Divorce
PETITION FOR ENFORCEMENT OF PROPERTY DIVISION POST- JUDGMENT $287.00
Petition for Enforcement of Property Division (New Case #)
POST DECREE FILING (POST-JUDGMENT) $282.00
Petition for Enforcement of Property Division (Existing Case #)
Post Decree Division of Property (Existing Case #) Post Decree Filing Post-Judgment (Existing Case #) Petition to Enter QUADRO (Existing Case #)
Transfer In - To be filed in the Proper Case Type
PROTECTIVE ORDERS – NO DIVORCE
Cases filed under Ch. 82, TX Family Code, requesting an order designed to limit or eliminate contact between two or more family/household members or individuals involved in a dating relationship.
Application for Protective Order UNACCOMPANIED ALIEN CHILD $287.00
TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS $295.00
Cases filed under Ch. 161 of the TX Family Code requesting that the court extinguish the legal relationship of parent and child.
NOTE: If a case also includes a petition for adoption, do not report the case in this category; report the case under Adoption. If a case also includes a child protection matter (defined above), do not report the case in this category; report the case under Child Protection.
Termination
Severance (Plus Copy Fee) – To be filed in the Proper Case Type
TITLE IV-D – PATERNITY $260.00
Cases filed by the Title IV-D Agency (Office of Attorney General) requesting a determination of parentage under Ch. 160, TX Family Code and the setting of a child support obligation. These cases may also involve custody and visitation issues. The pleading is most often styled Petition to Establish the Parent-Child Relationship.
Paternity – Petition to Establish (AG) Severance (Plus Copy Fee) – To be filed in the Proper Case Type
TITLE IV-D SUPPORT ORDER $260.00
Cases filed by the Title IV-D Agency (Office of Attorney General) requesting the setting of a child support obligation where the parentage of the child has been established by an Acknowledgment of Paternity or the child was born during the marriage. These cases may also involve custody and visitation issues. The pleading is most often styled Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship.
SAPCR (AG) Agreed Child Support Review Order (AG) Attorney General Foreign Judgment (AG) – Family Non-Agreed / Petition for Confirmation CSR Order (AG) Petition to Confirm Child Support Arrearage (AG) Severance (Plus Copy Fee) – To be filed in the Proper Case Type (AG)
TITLE IV-D – UIFSA $260.00
Cases filed by the Title IV-D Agency (Office of the Attorney General) seeking to establish a Texas child support order. The issue of paternity may be addressed. UIFSA cases are distinguished by the fact that not all parties reside in Texas. Issues of custody and visitation are not generally involved.
Reciprocals – UIFSA (AG) Severance (Plus Copy Fee) – To be filed in the Proper Case Type
MOTION FOR MODIFICATION - CUSTODY POST- JUDGMENT $21.00
Motion to Modify Custody/Conservatorship Motion to Modify Post-Judgment (Show Cause) Motion to Modify Child Support Motion to Modify Visitation Privileges
MOTION FOR MODIFICATION – OTHER POST- JUDGMENT $21.00
Motion Further Orders of the Court Post-Judgment (Show Cause) Motion to Modify Post-Judgment (Show Cause) Motion to Modify Child Support Motion to Modify Visitation Privileges Original Agreed Petition to Terminate Child Support Obligation and Order for Withholding Original Petition to Terminate Order Spousal Maintenance
MOTION FOR ENFORCEMENT POST - JUDGMENT $21.00
Motion for Enforcement Post-Judgment (Show Cause) Motion to Confirm Child Support Arrearages (Show Cause) Motion to Issue Writ of Attachment (In An Existing Case) Motion to Issue Writ of Habeas Corpus (In An Existing Case) Motion to Revoke Probation Post-Judgment (Show Cause) Motion to Revoke Stay of Suspended License Post-Judgment (Show Cause) Motion to Revoke Suspension of Community Supervision Post-Judgment Motion to Suspend License Post-Judgment (Show Cause)
ENFORCEMENT POST- JUDGMENT $31.00
Motion for Contempt Post-Judgment
ENFORCEMENT POST- JUDGMENT $31.00
TITLE IV-D POST - JUDGEMENT $21.00
Motion for Contempt Post-Judgment (AG) Motion for Enforcement Post-Judgment (AG) Motion for Further Order of the Court Post-Judgment (AG) Motion to Confirm Child Support Arrearage (AG) Motion to Modify Post-Judgment (AG) Motion to Redirect Child Support Post-Judgment (AG) Motion to Revoke Probation Post-Judgment (AG) Motion to Revoke Stay of Suspended License Post-Judgment (AG) Motion to Revoke Suspension of Community Supervision Post-Judgment (AG) Motion to Suspend License Post-Judgment (AG)