- Divorce
- Child SupportIV-D (pronounced “four-D”) Child Support Courts decide on matters and render judgments relating to cases filed by the Texas Attorney General that establish and enforce child support orders on behalf of the State of Texas. In some instances, the cases are referred back to the Family District Courts.
- Child Custody and VisitationThe Family Courts decide on matters and render judgments relating to families and children. Case types heard in Family Courts include divorce, child custody, child support, visitation rights, protective orders, and the emancipation of minors.
- Criminal DefenseIf the application is filed after disposition of the case, it is filed in the Post Conviction Writ section and must be filed on the appropriate form. Post Conviction Writs of Habeas Corpus are heard by the Court of Criminal Appeals. A copy of the writ clerk's record (the documents submitted to the Court of Criminal Appeals) is available for viewing online.
- FraudPlease refer to the Harris County District Attorney's Office for assistance regarding your concern. If you would like more information regarding this topic, you may contact the Check Fraud Division by calling 713-755-7883.
- MisdemeanorsThe Criminal Courts consist of the District Courts, which hear felony cases, and the County Criminal Courts at Law, which hear Class A and B misdemeanor cases and cases appealed from the Justice of the Peace and Municipal Courts.
- Restraining OrderYou will need to file the appropriate documents into an existing family case to ask the Judge for a Temporary Restraining Order.
- Citizenship and Naturalization
- Personal InjuryCivil Courts decide on matters and render judgments related to civil (non-criminal) actions. Some of the case types heard in civil courts include malpractice, damages,breach of contract, personal injury, and multi-district litigation.
- ForeclosureIf property is sold in a tax foreclosure sale in Harris County and there are proceeds from the sale above the overall tax obligation, this overpayment is referred to as "excess proceeds" and is deposited with the Accounting Section. Upon receipt of excess proceeds greater than $25, a certified letter is sent to the former owner within 31 days.