Find Divorce Records in New Albany

Divorce records for New Albany are maintained by the Floyd County Clerk at the City County Building, 311 Hauss Square, since New Albany serves as the Floyd County seat and the courthouse is located within the city.

Floyd County Handles New Albany Divorce Records

New Albany is the county seat of Floyd County, which means the courthouse and clerk's office are located right in the city. This is a convenience that not every Indiana city has. Residents don't need to travel to another city to access divorce records or file a petition. Everything happens at the City County Building at 311 Hauss Square.

Floyd County's clerk office is on the second floor of the City County Building, in Room 235. This is where dissolution of marriage cases are filed, where divorce decrees are maintained, and where copies of court documents can be requested. The building also houses the Floyd County Circuit Court and multiple Superior Courts.

Divorce is a county court matter. New Albany does not have a city court that handles divorce. The Floyd County courts handle all family law matters for city and county residents alike.

Floyd County Clerk Contact Information

The Floyd County Clerk is Danita Burks. The office is at Room 235, City County Building, 311 Hauss Square, New Albany, IN 47150. The main phone number is 812-948-5411. Fax: 812-948-4711.

Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with a closure from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM for lunch. Plan your visit outside of that midday window to avoid delays. The office does not have extended evening or weekend hours.

The clerk's office picture and resources are shown below.

The clerk's website at floydcountyclerk.org includes information on court services, self-help resources, and how to access case records.

Self-Represented Divorce Filings

Floyd County provides resources for people who want to represent themselves in divorce proceedings. The clerk's website includes a dedicated section at floydcountyclerk.org with court forms and guidance for self-represented litigants. The page notes it was created specifically "to provide valuable information, court forms and various resources for people who represent themselves in court."

Self-help forms cover basic divorce cases, divorces with children, and related proceedings. Even when using these resources, the process can be complicated if there are disputes over property, custody, or support. Consider consulting an attorney or contacting Indiana Legal Help before filing on your own.

Marriage licenses in Floyd County must be started online before visiting the clerk's office. This is a separate process from divorce and is handled by a different division of the clerk's office.

Floyd County Courts

Floyd County has several courts that handle family law matters. The Circuit Court can be reached at 812-948-5455. Superior Court 1 is at 812-948-5450. Superior Court 2 handles some family matters at 812-948-5488. Superior Court 3 is at 812-948-5257. There is also a magistrate at 812-948-5486.

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

All of these courts are located in or near the City County Building in New Albany, making access straightforward for residents.

How to Search Divorce Records

Online: Use MyCase to search Floyd County divorce cases at no cost. Filter by "Domestic Relations" under case type. The site shows case status, filing dates, party names, and scheduled hearings. Document images may or may not be available depending on when the case was filed.

In person: Visit Room 235, City County Building, New Albany. Staff can locate case files and provide copies. Bring the names of both parties and an approximate year of filing. This is often the most reliable way to get complete records, especially for older cases.

By mail: Written requests can be mailed to the Floyd County Clerk, 311 Hauss Square Room 235, New Albany, IN 47150. Include party names, case year if known, your contact information, and payment for copy fees.

Filing Requirements and Fees

Indiana requires at least one spouse to have lived in the state for six months and in Floyd County for three months before filing. See IC 31-15-2-6.

There is a mandatory 60-day waiting period after service before a divorce can be finalized, per IC 31-15-2-10. The standard filing fee is $177. An optional sheriff service fee of $28 may apply.

Payment at the Floyd County Clerk's office can be made by cash, money order, or cashier's check. Major credit and debit cards are accepted at the counter (American Express is not accepted, and a 3% convenience fee applies to card payments).

Nearby Cities

The nearby qualifying Indiana city of Jeffersonville also has a divorce records page for Clark County residents.

Floyd County Court Resources

For complete Floyd County information on divorce records, court contacts, and local resources, visit the county page.