Search Floyd County Divorce Records

Floyd County divorce records are maintained by the Circuit Court Clerk in New Albany and include all dissolution of marriage cases filed in this southern Indiana county bordering Kentucky. Records are available online through MyCase or in person at the City County Building.

Floyd County Clerk of Courts

Danita Burks serves as Floyd County Clerk. The clerk's office is the official custodian of all court records in Floyd County. That includes divorce and dissolution filings, as well as civil, criminal, and probate matters. The clerk issues certified copies, processes new filings, and maintains the courts' official seal.

Contact details for the Floyd County Clerk:

• Address: City County Building, 311 Hauss Square, Room 235, New Albany, IN 47150
• Phone: 812-948-5411
• Fax: 812-948-4711
• Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (closed for lunch 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM)

Floyd County has four courts that handle domestic cases: the Circuit Court (812-948-5455), Superior Court 1 (812-948-5450), Superior Court 2 (812-948-5488), and Superior Court 3 (812-948-5257). Divorce cases are assigned among these courts. All court records are kept through the clerk's office regardless of which courtroom handled the case.

Floyd County Divorce Records Online Search

Indiana's free public records search tool, MyCase, covers Floyd County court cases. You can search by full or partial name, case number, or date range. Most recent filings appear in MyCase within a few days of being entered. The system shows case type, filing date, current status, and docket entries.

MyCase does not give you certified copies. For those, you need to contact Danita Burks' office directly. But MyCase is a fast way to confirm a case exists, find its number, and see what documents have been filed before you request copies.

The Floyd County Clerk also has a dedicated page for self-represented divorce filers at floydcountyclerk.org. That page provides court forms and resources for people who do not have an attorney. It is one of the more detailed local clerk pages in Indiana for divorce guidance.

Self-Represented Divorce Filers in Floyd County

Floyd County's clerk website has put together a helpful section for people filing without a lawyer. The self-represented divorce page includes court forms, instructions, and links to resources. Not every county in Indiana offers this level of help at the clerk level, so it is worth using if you are going it alone.

You can download forms directly from that site. Still, you should call the clerk's office or visit in person if you have specific questions about your case. Clerk staff cannot give legal advice, but they can tell you what forms to file and where to file them.

For more complex situations -- contested custody, business assets, or disputes about property -- consider talking to a family law attorney. Indiana Legal Help can connect you with free or low-cost legal aid if you qualify based on income.

Filing Fees and Payment Options

Floyd County charges up to $177 to file a dissolution of marriage petition. That covers the basic filing. If the sheriff needs to serve papers, there may be an extra fee on top of that.

The Floyd County Clerk accepts cash, money orders, and cashier checks. Credit and debit cards are also accepted, though American Express is not. There is a 3% processing fee on card payments. Plan for that if you are paying by card.

Copy fees run $1.00 per page for plain copies. Certified copies cost more -- usually $3 to $5 extra per certification. Call 812-948-5411 to confirm current rates before you go.

Divorce Filing Requirements in Floyd County

Indiana law sets out who can file for divorce in Floyd County. Under IC 31-15-2-6, at least one spouse must have lived in Indiana for at least six months and in Floyd County for at least three months before the filing date. If you do not meet the residency rules, the court will not have jurisdiction over your case.

After you file, Indiana requires a 60-day waiting period before the court can finalize the divorce. This comes from IC 31-15-2-10. Both sides can agree on everything, but the judge still cannot sign the final decree until those 60 days have passed. Use that time to complete financial disclosures and work out any remaining details.

Indiana allows no-fault divorce. You can file based on irretrievable breakdown of the marriage without proving anyone did something wrong. That simplifies most uncontested cases considerably.

What Floyd County Divorce Records Include

A complete Floyd County divorce file typically has the original petition, any response filed by the other spouse, financial affidavits, property settlement agreements, parenting plans (if children are involved), and the final divorce decree. The decree is the binding court order that ends the marriage and sets out all terms.

These records are public under Indiana's Access to Public Records Act, IC 5-14-3, with some exceptions. Records involving minors may be partially or fully sealed. If a judge has sealed a file, the clerk cannot let you see the sealed portions without a court order.

If you need a certified copy for a legal purpose -- changing your name, remarrying, updating a beneficiary designation -- ask for a certified copy specifically. A plain copy is fine for personal reference but may not be accepted by banks, courts, or government agencies.

Floyd County Court and Legal Resources

The Indiana Courts directory at in.gov/courts/directory has full contact details for Floyd County courts. The state's public records request guide at in.gov/courts/public-records covers what you can request and how.

For free legal assistance, Indiana Legal Help serves residents across the state. Low-income Floyd County residents may qualify for help from legal aid organizations that operate in the New Albany area.

The Floyd County Clerk's website has additional forms and county-specific information. Below is a view of the clerk's online presence, which is a useful starting point for local court matters.

The Floyd County Clerk site includes court forms, self-represented filer guides, and information on marriage licenses and other clerk services available in New Albany.

Indiana Divorce Law and Floyd County Cases

All Floyd County divorces proceed under Indiana Code Title 31. The dissolution article, IC 31-15, covers the full process from filing to final decree. Property is divided under the equal division presumption in IC 31-15-7-5. Courts can deviate from that when the facts call for it.

Child support follows Indiana's child support guidelines. Custody and parenting time decisions go to the best interest of the child standard. Judges in Floyd County have wide discretion on contested family issues.

The full Indiana Code is available at iga.in.gov/legislative/laws/2023/ic/titles/31. Reading the relevant sections before you file can help you understand what to expect and how to prepare your paperwork.

Cities in Floyd County with Divorce Records Pages

New Albany is the largest city in Floyd County and the only one with its own divorce records page.

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