Don't forget-if you want timestamps for each message, swipe from the right side of the screen to expose the delivery times. Sure, this is the most time-consuming solution for how to save text messages on iPhone, but it's also the only method that you can do completely on your iPhone without a computer, and it's most likely what a lawyer will want to see.

Scroll down to the most recent messages in the chat in question. Release both buttons and you should see your screenshot drop into your photo roll. To take a screenshot on a newer iPhone-the models without a home button-press and hold the button on the right side of your phone, then click the volume up button on the left. To take a screenshot on an older iPhone, hold down the sleep/wake and home buttons at the same time until you see the screenshot drop into your photo roll. If you're using the texts to actually settle a dispute, you'll probably want to just take screenshots.