Pike County Divorce Records
Pike County divorce records are public documents filed with the Circuit Court Clerk in Petersburg, Indiana. The clerk's office on Main Street is the official keeper of all dissolution of marriage case files in the county, including petitions, final decrees, and related court documents. You can search records online for free or contact the clerk to request copies in person or by mail.
Pike County Quick Facts
Where Pike County Divorce Records Are Kept
Clerk Alan Evans is the official custodian of court records for Pike County. The clerk's office is at 801 Main St, Petersburg, IN 47567. Phone: 812-354-6025. All divorce petitions, temporary orders, final decrees, and case documents are filed here and kept as part of the permanent public record. Pike County is a smaller county in southwest Indiana, and the clerk's office handles all court filings from this single location in Petersburg.
Petersburg is the county seat for Pike County. The courthouse and clerk's office on Main Street are the central point for all court business in the county. Because Pike County has a modest population, the volume of court filings is lower than in larger counties. Staff can typically find cases and pull records efficiently. Calling ahead to confirm office hours before you visit is a good practice, especially for smaller county offices.
For current clerk contact information and local court details, check the Indiana Courts local page for Pike County. That page has verified contact information for the clerk's office in Petersburg.
The Indiana Courts local resource page for Pike County provides accurate clerk contact details and links to court information for Petersburg.
The Pike County Circuit Court Clerk in Petersburg maintains all dissolution of marriage filings and family law case records for the county.
How to Search Pike County Divorce Records
Indiana's free public case portal, MyCase Indiana, covers Pike County divorce cases. Search by party name or case number to view filing dates, case status, party details, and a log of filed documents. No account needed. No fee to search. Some document images are viewable through the portal; others require an in-person visit or mail request for copies.
For in-person access, go to the clerk's office at 801 Main St in Petersburg during regular business hours. Staff can locate cases and pull files for review at the public counter. For mail requests, write to the same address and include the full names of both parties, the approximate year the case was filed, and prepaid payment for any copy costs. The Indiana Courts public records guide covers the formal request process.
If you need guidance on family law rights or help reading documents from a Pike County divorce case, Indiana Legal Help offers free statewide resources and can connect you with legal aid in southwest Indiana.
Pike County Divorce Filing Requirements
To file for divorce in Pike County, at least one spouse must have lived in Indiana for six months and in Pike County for at least three months before the petition is filed. This comes from Indiana Code 31-15-2-6. If the county residency requirement is not met, the Pike County court cannot accept the case, and you must file in the Indiana county where you have actually lived for three months.
A 60-day waiting period applies from the filing date under IC 31-15-2-10. No final decree can be entered until those 60 days pass, even when both parties agree on all terms. For uncontested cases in Pike County where everything is agreed upon, many finalize shortly after the waiting period ends once the required documents are on file and in order.
Indiana is a no-fault divorce state. You file on the grounds of irretrievable breakdown of the marriage. No fault needs to be proven. The case then moves through property division and any custody and support matters if children are involved, before the court issues a final decree. The clerk at 812-354-6025 can direct you to self-help filing resources if you plan to file on your own.
Fees for Pike County Divorce Records
Filing a dissolution of marriage petition in Pike County costs in the range of $157 to $177 depending on case type. This is the initial filing fee. Additional costs can come up for service of process, motions, and other filings during the case.
Copy fees are $1.00 per page. Certified copies cost an additional $3 to $5 per document. Call 812-354-6025 to confirm the current fee schedule before sending payment. Mail requests require advance payment. Confirm accepted payment methods when you contact the clerk.
Public Access to Pike County Divorce Records
Pike County divorce records are public under Indiana's Access to Public Records Act, IC 5-14-3. Any person can request to view or copy a case file. You do not need to be a party, and no reason is required. Access is guaranteed by law.
Some restrictions apply in family law cases. Sections related to minor children, custody evaluations, or sealed financial records may be restricted by court order. The clerk handles these individually. Most core divorce documents, including the final decree, are accessible to the public.
Search online at MyCase Indiana for free. For copies or in-person access, contact the Pike County Clerk at 801 Main St, Petersburg, or call 812-354-6025. The Indiana Courts directory has verified contact information for Pike County courts.