| Answers To Frequently Asked
Questions |
| Do you accept credit cards? |
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This office accepts Visa, MasterCard and Discover.
You may pay by credit card in person or you may pay by telephone at
(936) 336-4686. Please note that you may NOT pay child support payments
by credit card.
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| Can you tell me how to
file my own divorce? |
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We are not attorneys and are prohibited by law from giving any
legal advice. We cannot give you instructions on filing your divorce
or answer any questions on the accuracy of your papers or how to
present your case to the judge. If you intend to represent yourself
pro se, without the assistance of an attorney, you must have the
knowledge to prepare and file the proper pleadings and present your
case to the court. We advise you to consult an attorney if you have
any questions or are unsure as to what you need to do.
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| Do you have the forms to
file a divorce? |
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The District Clerk does not have the papers or forms necessary
for filing of a divorce or any other law suit or
pleading.
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| How do I obtain a copy
of my divorce decree or other copies? |
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All copies are $1.00 per page, certified or not. Copies may be
obtained upon payment of the appropriate fees either in person
during regular office hours, or by writing or calling the District
Clerk's office to obtain the purchase amount. Please include the
case number and/or names of the parties to the case when making
inquiries. Also include a self-addressed stamped envelope.
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| How do I file an answer
when I have been served with a citation? |
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The District Clerk does not have a form for filing an answer and
cannot assist you on how to file an answer. We are not attorneys are
prohibited by law from giving any legal advice. Consult an
attorney.
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| How do I get a case set
or get information on a court hearing? |
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To set your case for a hearing or to appear or check on a
setting, you must call the court administrator of the appropriate
court at one of the following phone numbers.
75th District
Court 936-336-4678 Cheryl
Sanders
253rd District
Court 936-336-4668 Nan
Bagwell
County Court at
Law 936-336-4662 Lisa
Warren
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| What do I do about the
taxes when a delinquent tax suit has been filed against me? |
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Contact the appropriate Tax Assessor-Collector regarding the
amount of taxes owed or for information on payment of the taxes.
Since a tax suit has been filed, court costs will also be due in
addition to the taxes. CONTACT THE DISTRICT CLERK'S OFFICE for the
amount of court costs and payment information.
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| How do I find out how
much I owe on my criminal fines and court costs? |
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You may inquire by calling the District Clerk's office at
936-336-4686 or by writing us at 1923 Sam Houston Rm. 115, Liberty,
Texas 77575. Please have your case number available.
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| To whom do I make my child
support check payable? |
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Child support checks should be made payable to STXCSDU
and mailed to Texas Child Support Disbursement Unit, P.O. Box 659791,
San Antonio, TX 78265-9791. You may call our office
at 936-336-4688 for inquiries concerning disbursement of child
support or go online to www.oag.state.tx.us, and then click on Child
Support.
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