Access Harrison County Divorce Records
Harrison County divorce records are kept by the Circuit Court Clerk in Corydon, Indiana, and cover all dissolution of marriage cases filed in this southern Indiana county near the Kentucky border. Records are searchable online through MyCase or can be requested in person at the Harrison County Courthouse.
Harrison County Quick Facts
Harrison County Clerk of Courts
Debbie Dennison is the Harrison County Clerk. Her office in Corydon is the official keeper of all court records in Harrison County, including every divorce and dissolution of marriage filing. The clerk's office handles certified copy requests, new case filings, and court payments. All court-related documents in Harrison County flow through this office.
Contact information for the Harrison County Clerk:
- Address: 300 N. Capitol Ave, Room 203, Corydon, IN 47112
- Phone: 812-738-4289
When contacting the office, have the full names of both parties and an approximate filing year ready. This speeds up the search. Staff can assist with locating records and processing requests but are not in a position to give legal advice about any case.
Searching Harrison County Divorce Records Online
Indiana's free statewide court portal, MyCase, includes Harrison County cases. Enter a name or case number to find divorce filings, see case status, and review public docket entries. The tool is available at any time and does not require a login or account to use.
MyCase is a good first step. It tells you whether a case exists, when it was filed, and what is on the public record. It does not provide certified copies. For certified documents, contact the Harrison County Clerk at 812-738-4289.
For older cases that may not be in the online system, call ahead before visiting. Some older Harrison County divorce records may exist only as paper files. The clerk can let you know what is available and how to access it.
Filing for Divorce in Harrison County
Indiana Code 31-15-2-6 sets the residency rules for filing divorce in Harrison County. At least one spouse must have lived in Indiana for six months and in Harrison County for at least three months before the filing date. Without meeting these requirements, the court will not accept jurisdiction.
The filing fee runs up to $177 for a standard dissolution petition. Sheriff service fees may apply on top of that. If cost is a problem, ask about a fee waiver at the clerk's office. You need to submit a financial affidavit showing income and living expenses. The court decides whether to waive the fee based on your financial situation.
After filing, Indiana requires a 60-day waiting period before the court can issue a final decree. This rule comes from IC 31-15-2-10 and applies to every divorce in the state. Whether the case is contested or not, 60 days must pass before the court can sign the final divorce order.
Harrison County Divorce Records: What to Expect
A Harrison County divorce file typically starts with the petition for dissolution and may grow to include a response from the other spouse, financial disclosure documents, a parenting plan, a property settlement agreement, and the final decree. The final decree is the binding court order that ends the marriage.
The decree includes all terms the court ordered: property and debt division, spousal support if any, and custody and child support if children are involved. Certified copies of the decree are what most agencies and institutions accept as proof of divorce. Plain copies are fine for personal files.
Under Indiana's Access to Public Records Act (IC 5-14-3), divorce records are generally open to the public. Records involving minors or documents sealed by court order may be restricted. The clerk can confirm what portions of a specific file are accessible.
Copy Fees and Record Request Process
Plain copies from the Harrison County Clerk cost $1.00 per page. Certified copies cost an additional $3 to $5 per certification. Call 812-738-4289 before you visit to confirm current fees and whether the record you need is readily available. This saves time if the file needs to be pulled from storage.
In-person requests are taken at 300 N. Capitol Ave, Room 203, Corydon. Ask about mail-in requests if you cannot visit in person. Include your contact information, names of both parties, the approximate filing year, and payment in any written request.
Indiana Divorce Law and Harrison County Cases
Harrison County divorces follow Indiana Code Title 31, Article 15. Indiana is a no-fault state. Irretrievable breakdown of the marriage is the standard ground for divorce. You do not have to prove fault to file or be granted a divorce.
Property division in Harrison County follows the equal division presumption in IC 31-15-7-5. Courts start from a 50-50 split of marital property and debts. Either party can argue for a different division, and judges can adjust the split when the facts call for it.
Custody follows the best interest of the child standard. Child support is set using the Indiana Child Support Rules and Guidelines. Courts use the Indiana Parenting Time Guidelines as a baseline for parenting schedules unless the parties agree to something else.
Read Indiana's dissolution statute at iga.in.gov/legislative/laws/2023/ic/titles/31.
Harrison County Legal Aid and Court Resources
The Indiana Courts directory at in.gov/courts/directory has contact details for Harrison County courts. For help with the records request process, see in.gov/courts/public-records.
Free legal help is available through Indiana Legal Help. If you qualify based on income, legal aid organizations serving Harrison County can assist with divorce paperwork and court procedures.
The Indiana Courts local page for Harrison County has additional court information worth reviewing before visiting the Corydon courthouse.
This resource provides information on courts in Harrison County and links to contacts that can help you locate specific divorce filings or understand local court procedures in Corydon.