Free Online Divorce Records

By Claire Dowell


Divorces occur in 50% of all registered marriages in the United States. This trend has been on a steady flow over the years. Marital bonds are severed due to a multitude of intrinsic and extrinsic factors; from financial problems to the dissolution of the very foundations of love and trust. Furthermore, the events leading to it can land a huge blow to every aspect of the couple's humanity. As it is stressful, the termination of a marriage can lead to a baggage-free life because of the principles of moving on and letting go. The measurement of these rates and factors is made possible by certain regulations that warrant the storage and safety of the documentations of these events in duly authorized repositories.

The many statistical and legal implications posed by the documents containing every detail about a completed divorce, called divorce records, are the reasons why they are maintained in duly authorized repositories as mandated by Federal and State Laws. The primary purpose of these documents is to officially legalize a divorce, after being sanctioned by a Judge in a Court of Law. Divorce registers are commonly sought by people who wish to give marriage another shot, as such documents are typically required upon issuance of a marriage record, just to ensure the legitimacy of the termination of that person's marital union. Other than that, divorce records can also be used to regain the maiden name of the wife, settle restraining orders, and to eliminate the ex-partner's involvement in all shared financial enterprises.

Certain State regulations in Indiana mandate the storage, maintenance and distribution of divorce records Indiana in a county level. This means that the Clerks of the Circuit Court within the state's jurisdiction were given this task to ensure that public records are within the residents' grasp whenever they need it for whatever legal intention. Lastly, there are no restrictions as to who can obtain the certified copies of these divorce registers.

The process of procuring these registers may vary from county to county, but the essential requirements for obtaining them is uniform. You will always need vital details about the divorce such as the complete names of both the husband and the wife, along with the maiden name of the wife, and the time and the city or county where the divorce happened. You can confirm which court has jurisdiction over the county the divorce transpired by accessing the U.S. Census Bureau website. Moreover, the local Clerks of Court will also require at least two documents for identification such as a government-issued driver's authorization, a birth certificate, or a work or student ID card. Present these requirements to the identified Clerk of Court's office, and remunerate the amount asked of you by the said office. You are also asked to provide your full mailing and contact information since most requests are processed within a week, and results will be sent via mail.

To hasten the retrieval efforts and ensure unlimited access by the citizenry, these offices have provided online search application. Simply enter the same information as if making a standard request form, and search results are displayed within a few minutes, confirming whether or not the divorce record exists. If you are unable to do the request by yourself, you can appoint the lawyer or paralegal that helped you in the processing of your divorce to represent you.

With the emergence of the Internet, countless individuals have achieved convenience right in the luxury of their own homes. Marriage and divorce records and other public documents can now be publicly viewed after performing a quick search effort via the database of online records retrieval providers. This fast and hassle-free electronic substitute can be of big assistance especially when the manuscript is being asked from you at the soonest possible time, like in legal proceedings and related events.




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