Find Greene County Divorce Records
Greene County divorce records are maintained by the Circuit Court Clerk in Bloomfield and cover all dissolution of marriage cases filed in this south-central Indiana county. You can search records online through Indiana's free MyCase portal or request copies directly from the Greene County Courthouse.
Greene County Quick Facts
Greene County Clerk of Courts
Jamie Thompson serves as the Greene County Clerk. Her office on the second floor of the courthouse in Bloomfield is the official keeper of all circuit court records in Greene County. That includes every divorce and dissolution of marriage case filed in the county. The office handles new case filings, certified copy requests, and payments.
Contact the Greene County Clerk at:
- Address: 1 E. Main St, Room 221, Bloomfield, IN 47424
- Phone: 812-384-8532
Have the full names of both parties and an approximate filing year ready when you call or visit. This makes the search go faster. Clerk staff can help you find the right record but cannot give legal advice about what the documents mean or what steps to take in your own case.
Searching Greene County Divorce Records Online
Indiana's statewide case management portal, MyCase, includes Greene County court records. The tool is free and accessible to anyone. Search by name or case number to find dissolution cases, see their current status, and check docket entries. No registration is required.
MyCase is a good starting point. It lets you confirm whether a case exists and find a case number before you contact the clerk for copies. It does not, however, provide certified copies. For certified documents, you need to work directly with Jamie Thompson's office at 812-384-8532.
Older records that predate the digital system may only be available as paper files at the courthouse. Call before making the trip if you are looking for a case from many years ago. The clerk can tell you whether the record is on hand and accessible.
How to File for Divorce in Greene County
At least one spouse must have lived in Indiana for six months and in Greene County for at least three months before filing a dissolution petition. This residency rule is set out in IC 31-15-2-6. If you do not meet the county residency requirement, you may need to file in a county where you do meet it.
Filing fees in Greene County run up to $177. Fee waivers are available for low-income filers. Ask the clerk's office for the financial affidavit form. Fill it out honestly and the court will decide whether to waive or reduce the fee.
After filing, Indiana law requires a 60-day waiting period under IC 31-15-2-10. The final decree cannot be signed before those 60 days pass. This applies to every Indiana divorce case, whether contested or uncontested. Plan your filing date with that window in mind.
Greene County Divorce Records: What You Get
When you request a Greene County divorce record, the file may include the original petition, any response from the other party, financial disclosures, parenting plans, property settlement agreements, interim court orders, and the final decree of dissolution. Not all files have all of these -- simpler cases have fewer documents.
The final decree is the most legally significant document in the file. It ends the marriage, divides property, and sets custody and support terms if children are involved. Certified copies of the decree are typically needed when you want to prove your marital status to a bank, employer, or government agency.
Indiana's Access to Public Records Act (IC 5-14-3) gives the public access to most court records. Some portions of a divorce file may be sealed, especially those dealing with minor children. The clerk can let you know what is publicly accessible in a specific case.
Copy Fees for Greene County Records
Plain copies cost $1.00 per page. Certified copies carry an additional fee of $3 to $5 per certification. Call 812-384-8532 to confirm current rates before visiting or mailing a request. Let the clerk know whether you need plain or certified copies so the right fee is applied.
Requests are accepted in person at 1 E. Main St, Room 221, Bloomfield. Ask about mail requests if you are not able to come in. Include your contact information, the case name and number if available, and payment with any written request.
Indiana Divorce Laws That Apply to Greene County Cases
Greene County divorces are governed by Indiana Code Title 31. The dissolution of marriage article, IC 31-15, covers everything from who can file to how property is divided. Indiana does not require either party to prove fault to get a divorce. Irretrievable breakdown of the marriage is enough.
The equal division presumption in IC 31-15-7-5 means courts start from a 50-50 split of all marital property and debt. Either side can present evidence for a different division. Judges in Greene County can deviate from equal division when the circumstances make it appropriate.
When children are involved, custody and support decisions are driven by the best interest of the child standard. Indiana's Child Support Rules and Guidelines set how support amounts are calculated. Courts often reference the Indiana Parenting Time Guidelines when deciding parenting schedules.
Access the full statute at iga.in.gov/legislative/laws/2023/ic/titles/31.
Greene County Legal Help and State Resources
The Indiana Courts directory at in.gov/courts/directory lists every county court in the state. Use it to confirm which court in Greene County handles specific case types. The public records request guide at in.gov/courts/public-records covers the statewide process.
For free or reduced-cost legal help, visit Indiana Legal Help. Legal aid organizations serve Greene County residents. The site has self-help guides for people filing without an attorney.
The Indiana Courts page for Greene County provides court contact details and local information.
This page lists the courts in Greene County and links to contacts that can help you locate specific cases or confirm filing procedures at the Bloomfield courthouse.