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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

*** You are encouraged to check this page, before coming to the Courthouse, in case of any last-minute Pro Se Clinic closures. ***

*** The Pro Se Clinic is closed on Thursday, May 1st. ***

Rebecca Hampford
Pro Se Clinic Coordinator

620 East Main Street
Gatesville, TX 76528

Mailing address:

P.O. Box 1155,
Gatesville, TX  76528

Email address:

proseclinic@coryellcountytx.gov

Office Hours:

Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM (BY APPOINTMENT ONLY)

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“PRO SE” - Latin for self or "in one's own behalf." In laymen’s terms, “Self-represented litigant.”

The Coryell County Pro Se Clinic Processes Uncontested Divorces, Name Changes for adults and children, Agreed Modifications, and Agreed Suits Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship. 

Participation in the Pro Se Clinic is mandatory, in order to provide you with the resources necessary to ensure your case is finalized successfully.

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To meet with the Pro Se Clinic Coordinator, Rebecca Hampford BY ZOOM:

Please schedule your appointment on the calendar below. Calendly will email a Zoom link to you to join the meeting on your scheduled day/time. DO NOT delete the email, you will need the provided link to join the meeting. If you do not have the Zoom app, you can scan the provided QR code to download the app on your phone or, find it in the Google Play Store for Android or the App Store for IOS:

If you require an in-person appointment, these are scheduled through the Pro Se Clinic Coordinator on a case-by-case basis by sending an email to the Pro Se Clinic at: proseclinic@coryellcountytx.gov. In-person appointments are only available on Thursday afternoons between 1:30 – 3:30 P.M.
 
Please keep in mind, as long as you have email, access to a computer, printer, and scanner or scanner app, your case can be completed electronically.

When emailing the Pro Se Clinic for any reason, INCLUDE YOUR CAUSE NUMBER in your email.

To meet with the Pro Se Clinic Attorney BY ZOOM:

Login to ZOOM @ https://zoom.us/join type in the MEETING ID# 251 852 8048 and click join on the following dates, between 9:00 A.M. - 10:00 A.M. Please login no later than 9:50, as our Pro Se Clinic Attorney starts her appointments at 10:00 A.M. Thank you for your consideration.

March 7th, 2025 May 2nd, 2025

March 28th, 2025 May 16th, 2025

April 4th, 2025 June 6th, 2025

April 25th, 2025 June 20th, 2025

 

***DATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE***

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*** PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO PAPERWORK ***

PETITIONS, WAIVERS/ANSWERS ONLY, ARE FILED WITH THE DISTRICT CLERKS OFFICE. ALL OTHER PAPERWORK HAS TO BE DROPPED OFF IN A SECURE DROPBOX IN THE COURTHOUSE BASEMENT BETWEEN 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. M-F (EXCLUDING COUNTY HOLIDAYS) OR, YOU MAY SCAN AND EMAIL YOUR DOCUMENTS TO THE PRO SE CLINIC EMAIL AS A PDF ATTACHMENT ONLY. WE CANNOT ACCEPT DOCUMENTS IN ANY OTHER FORMAT.

IF YOU CHOOSE TO SCAN DOCUMENTS, THEY HAVE TO BE SCANNED WITH A SCANNER, THE ADOBE SCAN APP FOUND HERE: Adobe Scan: PDF Scanner, or GENIUS SCAN APP. WE CANNOT ACCEPT DOCUMENTS SCANNED THROUGH ANY OTHER TYPE OF SCANNER APP OR PHOTOS. KEEP IN MIND, ANY DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE COURT ARE MADE PART OF THE PERMANENT RECORD AND SHOULD BE CLEAN, PROFESSIONAL COPIES. 

A STATEMENT OF EVIDENCE HAS TO BE FILLED OUT AND SUBMITTED WITH ALL DIVORCE CASES. DO NOT SUBMIT THE STATEMENT OF EVIDENCE FOUND ON THE TEXAS LAW HELP WEBSITE, IT WILL BE REJECTED. ONLY USE THE STATEMENT OF EVIDENCE FOUND UNDER IMPORTANT LINKS/FORMS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS WEBPAGE. 

***WAIVERS OR ANSWERS CANNOT BE FILED UNTIL 24 HOURS AFTER THE FILING OF THE ORIGINAL PETITION. THE DATE OF SIGNATURE ALSO HAS TO BE AT LEAST ONE DAY AFTER THE FILING DATE OF THE PETITION.***

***MAKE SURE ALL DOCUMENTS ARE SIGNED BEFORE SENDING THEM TO THE PRO SE CLINIC.***

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  • Q: I have filed for an uncontested divorce. There are no minor children and parties agree on division of property. What forms do I need to complete next?

    A: Respondent needs to file either a Waiver of Service OR, Respondent's Original Answer. Petitioner needs to complete a Statement of Evidence (found under important links on this page), Information on Suit (BVS form, found under important links on this page), and a Final Decree of Divorce (found on texaslawhelp.org and under important links on this page). The Final Decree of Divorce has to be signed by both parties. If unable to locate the Respondent, make an appointment to see the Pro Se Clinic Coordinator for further instructions. 

    Q: Does the Respondent have to file a Waiver of Service and Respondent's Original Answer?

    A: No. Respondent only has to file one of these forms. The main difference is, the Waiver of Service requires a notary to witness the signature. The Original Answer does NOT require a notary. Respondent can also provide the form to the Petitioner to file on their behalf.

    Q: What happens after I have turned in all of the required paperwork?

    A: Once your 60 day waiting period has expired, our Pro Se Clinic Attorney will review your paperwork. As long as everything is accurate, your file will go to our Judge for signature to finalize your case. A hearing before the Judge is not required in most cases.