The Domestic Relations Office (DRO) provides legal information to assist self-represented parties with finalization of family law cases. The staff does not provide legal advice or legal representation. No confidentiality or attorney-client relationship is created between the DRO and a party. CONSULT WITH A PRIVATE ATTORNEY IF YOU ARE SEEKING LEGAL ADVICE.
Services will only be provided where:
- A family law case is active;
- The defendant has been served or filed a waiver;
- Neither party has retained an attorney;
- The final order is drafted using a Texas Law Help form Texas Law Help; and
- The matter will be finalized by agreement, waiver or default.
The DRO does NOT provide services for:
- terminations/adoptions;
- enforcement of a court order;
- modifying an order from another state (interstate issues);
- habeas corpus; or
- complex property/business issues.
Additional information can be found at Texas Law Help and Texas Legal Answers.
Child support may be calculated by utilizing the Attorney General Child Support Calculator.
Submit your request here: Request for Order Review