Texas Updated Public Divorce Records

By Ben Kingsley


Every year the number of couple who files for divorce in Texas is increasing. This has alarmed the local government and thus the divorce records were made open to the local residents of the state. This was made possible through the implementation of the Freedom of Information Act. This lets the local residents to be aware about the divorce incidence that is occurring in the state.

There are several reasons for accessing the divorce records in Texas. One of the main reasons is to use it in marrying again. When a divorcee plans to re-marry, a copy of an official divorce certificate has to be presented upon application of marriage. There are also several transactions in the government that would require divorce records. Insurance related request, declaration of properties and other legal matters would sometimes call for the divorce certificate. Genealogy is also another reason for accessing the divorce files. It is one of the documents used in updating the family history.

The information contained in a divorce record is controlled. This means that the public can only access limited information. This includes only the basic details about the separation of the couple such as the date and place when the couple got divorced. The reason for the separation is not available for public access only the divorcees are given access to such information. The agreement on the custody of the children as well as the properties of the couple is also kept confidential. This is done to respect the privacy of the involved individuals.

Divorce cases which have been registered since January 1968 are the only documents available for request in Texas. One needs to pay $20 at the Vital Records Section to verify some information about the separation. One should be able to provide the basic information of the file that is being obtained. In addition to that, the contact details of the one who filed the request as to be indicated on the application form. The divorcees and their immediate families are the only people allowed to request for a divorce certificate.

When planning to get a copy of such document, one can seek help from the office of the Vital Records Section. Unfortunately, the office does not provide the certificate. The state office can only validate the information provided and can direct you to where you can obtain a copy of the file. Only the District Clerk's Office wherein the separation was filed can provide the certificates. To get the document faster, one can also try getting the document through the Internet.

With the emergence of the Internet, a lot of website offers help on how to access divorce records online. There are websites who can provide the document without any fee while there are also some who can look for the document for a certain fee. Whichever one may wish to choose, it is recommended to always check on the reviews provides by other customers. This can help you in making a decision and it avoid being tricked.




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