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Denton County Probate Court

Denton County Courts Building
1450 E McKinney St
Denton, TX 76202

Phone: 940-349-2036
Fax: 940-349-2141

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Online Court Resources

Resources for the Denton County Probate Court as well as online resources applicable to courts generally in Denton County, Texas, and resources applicable to all courts in Texas.

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Denton County Case Records

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Denton County Court Calendars

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Attorney General Opinions

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Denton County Clerk Probate Forms

View and download Denton County Clerk probate forms, including case information sheet, affidavit of indigency, request for citation, show cause request, and subpoena request.

Civil Case Information Sheet Pro Se Instructions

View supplemental instructions and definitions for self-represented parties to complete the Civil Case Information Sheet. This sheet is required in Texas for a new civil, family law, probate, or mental health case, or when a post-judgment petition for modification or motion for enforcement is filed in a family law case.

Court Forms and Instructions

View and download various Texas court forms and instructions, including the Civil Case Information sheet required when filing a new civil, family law, probate, or mental health case or family law post-judgment petition. Additional forms and instructions include foreclosure, constitutionality of a state statute, order of nondisclosure, protective order, and divorce and other family matters.

Advance Directive Forms

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Online Self-Help Forms

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Denton County Law Library

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Denton County Probate Court Information

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Denton County Probate Court Involuntary Commitment

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Court Rules

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Property Distribution Without a Will

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Ask a Law Librarian Program

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Child Support Services

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Legal Guides and Brochures

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Online Legal Research Resources

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Denton County Lawyers

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Fort Worth Area Lawyer Referral

The Tarrant County Bar Association offers a lawyer referral service by phone, e-mail, or online form in Denton, Hood, Johnson, Parker, Tarrant, and Wise Counties. An initial consultation is also available for a small fee, which can be waived if the case is taken on contingency.

Attorney Complaint Information

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Bar Association - Lawyer Directory

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Find Legal Help

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Lawyer Referral Services

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Legal Resources for Veterans

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