Find Divorce Records in Marion Indiana

Marion is the county seat of Grant County, so divorce records are kept at the Grant County Clerk's Office at 101 E. 4th Street, right in Marion, with a dedicated divorce records line at 765-668-8121.

Grant County Handles Marion Divorce Records

Marion (in Grant County) is the county seat, which means the Grant County Clerk's office is located right inside the city. Residents don't need to drive anywhere else to access divorce records. The clerk's office at 101 E. 4th Street on the first floor is where all Grant County dissolution of marriage cases are filed and maintained.

It is worth noting that Marion, Indiana is a different city from Marion County. Grant County and Marion County are separate Indiana counties. Marion city is the seat of Grant County; Indianapolis is the seat of Marion County. These are two entirely different places.

The Marion City Court handles city ordinance matters. According to the City of Marion, its Clerk's Office "does not handle matters pertaining to marriage, divorce, child support, nor property taxes." The city's own guidance directs residents to contact the Grant County Government Office at 765-668-8871 or visit grantcounty.net for those matters. So for divorce records, the right place is always the Grant County Clerk, not the Marion City Clerk.

Grant County Clerk Contact Information

Grant County Clerk: Pamela (Pam) Harris. Address: 101 E. 4th Street, 1st Floor, Marion, IN 46952. Phone: 765-668-8121. Fax: 765-668-6541. Email: pharris@grantcounty.net. Office hours: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, closed from noon to 1:00 PM.

The Clerk's Office has a dedicated divorce records line: 765-668-8121. This is the direct number for the clerk's office, which handles divorce record requests along with all other court record functions.

The Grant County Clerk's resources are shown below.

The Grant County Clerk's page is available through the Indiana state government site at in.gov/counties/grant/courts/clerk/ for additional contact information and services.

Grant County Courts

Grant County has several courts that may handle family law and divorce matters. The Circuit Court is at 664-5527. Superior Court 1 can be reached at 664-9532. Superior Court 2 is at 662-1719. Superior Court 3 is at 668-8123.

Divorce cases in Grant County may be assigned to any of these courts depending on the type of case and current caseload. The clerk's office will tell you which court is handling your case when you file or when you check on an existing case number.

The Marion City Court, under Judge Josh Howell, holds sessions on Mondays and Thursdays at 1:30 PM. It handles city-level traffic and misdemeanor matters only. It is not a source for divorce records.

How to Search Marion Divorce Records

Online via MyCase: Use mycase.in.gov to search Grant County divorce records for free. Select "Domestic Relations" under case type to narrow results. The Indiana Supreme Court's portal covers Grant County and reflects current case data. Most modern cases are accessible this way without a trip to the courthouse.

In person: Visit the Grant County Clerk at 101 E. 4th Street, 1st Floor, Marion. Office hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday through Friday, with a lunch closure from noon to 1:00 PM. Arrive before noon or after 1:00 PM. Staff can locate case files and provide copies.

By phone: Call 765-668-8121 to reach the clerk's office with questions about a specific case or to learn about copy fees and procedures. This is the dedicated number for the clerk's office.

By mail: Mail written requests to the Grant County Clerk at 101 E. 4th Street, Marion, IN 46952. Include party names, case year, your return address, and payment for copy fees.

Filing Requirements for Divorce

Indiana requires residency before filing. Under IC 31-15-2-6, one spouse must have lived in Indiana for six months and in Grant County for three months before the petition is filed.

There is a mandatory 60-day waiting period from the date of service on the other party before the divorce can be finalized. This is required by IC 31-15-2-10. The 60-day clock starts from service, not from filing. Contested cases take much longer.

Indiana is a no-fault state. Irretrievable breakdown of the marriage is the legal ground. No proof of fault is needed. The filing fee is $177, plus an optional $28 sheriff service fee. Attorneys e-file all documents. Self-represented parties can file in person at the clerk's office in Marion.

For free legal help, Indiana Legal Help provides self-help tools and referrals for Grant County residents who need guidance without full legal representation.

Types of Records Available

Grant County divorce case files include the dissolution petition, any response or counterpetition, temporary orders, financial disclosure forms, parenting plans, child support worksheets, settlement agreements, and the final decree. Post-decree modification petitions and enforcement orders become part of the same case file over time.

Records are public unless sealed by a court order. Some financial exhibits and records involving minors may be restricted. Ask the clerk's office what is available for a specific case before you pay for copies.

Standard copies are typically $1.00 per page. Certified copies cost more and require the clerk's official seal, needed for legal name changes, retirement account division, or other official purposes.

Nearby Cities

Other qualifying Indiana cities near Marion include Kokomo, Anderson, and Muncie.

Grant County Court Resources

For complete Grant County divorce records information, courthouse details, and filing procedures, visit the county page.