Jeffersonville Divorce Records

Jeffersonville divorce records are filed and maintained by the Clark County Circuit Court Clerk, located in Jeffersonville since the city is the Clark County seat -- the clerk also offers an online decree request option for residents who cannot visit in person.

Clark County and Jeffersonville Divorce Records

Jeffersonville is the county seat of Clark County in southern Indiana, directly across the Ohio River from Louisville, Kentucky. The Clark County Circuit Court Clerk's office is at 501 E. Court Ave, Room 137 in Jeffersonville. This is where all Clark County divorce cases are filed and where the official record system is maintained.

As the county seat, Jeffersonville residents have direct access to the clerk's office without traveling to another city. Clark County has a Circuit Court and Superior Courts that all handle dissolution of marriage cases. The clerk files and maintains records for all courts in the county system.

Clark County is notable for offering an online decree request through the Clark County Clerk's system. This makes it possible to request a copy of a final divorce decree without coming to the courthouse in person. Check the clerk's website at in.gov/counties/clarkcountyclerkofcourts for the current online request process and what information you need to provide.

The county's location near Louisville means many Clark County residents may have ties to Kentucky. If you need a divorce that involves property or parties in both Indiana and Kentucky, you will still file in Clark County if you meet Indiana's residency requirements. The Indiana court handles the Indiana side of the proceedings.

Clark County Clerk Contact Info

The Clark County Circuit Court Clerk is Ryan Lynch, based in Jeffersonville.

• Clerk: Ryan Lynch
• Address: 501 E. Court Ave, Room 137, Jeffersonville, IN 47130
• Phone: 812-285-6244
• Website: in.gov/counties/clarkcountyclerkofcourts

Office hours are Monday through Friday during regular courthouse hours. Room 137 is in the Clark County Courthouse. Parking is available near the courthouse. Call 812-285-6244 for specific questions about record availability or to ask about the online decree request process.

How to Search Jeffersonville Divorce Records

Indiana's free statewide MyCase portal at mycase.in.gov is the best starting point. Clark County cases appear here. Search by party name or case number to find case status, hearing history, and some document images. Searching is free and accessible any time. Get the case number here before heading to the courthouse.

The Clark County Clerk's online decree request system is a useful tool if you specifically need a copy of a final decree and cannot visit in person. The clerk's website at in.gov/counties/clarkcountyclerkofcourts has details on how to submit a request online. This is a convenience not offered by every Indiana county.

For in-person access, go to Room 137 at 501 E. Court Ave. Bring a photo ID and the names of both parties or the case number. Staff can pull files and let you review them. If you need copies, request them at the same visit. Copies cost $1.00 per page. Certified copies have an additional fee.

Mail requests are also accepted. Write to the clerk's office with party names, year, and a check or money order for fees. Include a return envelope and allow several business days for the request to be processed.

Divorce Filing Requirements in Jeffersonville

Indiana Code 31-15-2-6 requires that one spouse have lived in Indiana for six months and in Clark County for three months before filing. Jeffersonville is in Clark County, so residency here satisfies the county requirement. Check the timing carefully if either spouse recently moved.

Indiana Code 31-15-2-10 sets a mandatory 60-day waiting period from the date of filing to when a final decree can be entered. All divorces -- simple or complex -- must wait those 60 days. The court will not waive this period.

Filing fees in Clark County are approximately $157 to $177. The clerk can confirm the exact amount when you arrive or when you call. Additional fees may apply depending on what filings are needed in your specific case.

Indiana is a no-fault divorce state. You do not need to prove any wrongdoing to get a dissolution of marriage. Irretrievable breakdown is the only grounds required.

Types of Divorce Records Available

Clark County Clerk records in dissolution cases include:

• Petition for Dissolution of Marriage -- the filing that starts the case
• Summons and service records -- proof of notice to the other party
• Provisional and temporary orders -- early rulings on custody or support
• Settlement agreements -- agreed terms for property and custody
• Final decree of dissolution -- the court's binding order
• Post-decree motions and orders -- modifications or enforcement actions

Records related to minor children may be restricted. The clerk can advise on which portions of a file are open for public inspection in a specific case.

Fees and Access

Searching MyCase is free. Copies at the clerk's office are $1.00 per page. Certified copies add $3.00 to $5.00 per document. Clark County's online decree request system may have its own fee structure -- check the clerk's website for current pricing. Certified copies are required for most name change and legal documentation purposes.

For legal help, Indiana Legal Help serves Clark County. Legal Aid of Southern Indiana serves communities in the southern part of the state and can assist qualifying residents with divorce cases in Jeffersonville.

The Clark County Clerk at 501 E. Court Ave manages all Jeffersonville divorce records, including an online decree request option. Visit in.gov/counties/clarkcountyclerkofcourts for access details.

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Clark County Court Resources

All Jeffersonville divorce cases are filed in Clark County. Visit the county page for more resources.