New Albany Divorce Records

Divorce decree records for New Albany are held by the Floyd County Clerk of Courts, which is located right in New Albany since the city serves as the Floyd County seat. If you need to find or request a certified copy of a divorce decree, the Floyd County Clerk is your point of contact. The clerk maintains all dissolution of marriage records filed in Floyd County Circuit and Superior Courts. You can search case data online through Indiana's MyCase portal, but certified copies require a direct request to the clerk's office.

Floyd County Clerk of Courts

The Floyd County Clerk is Danita Burks. Her office is located on the second floor of the New Albany-Floyd County City-County Building at 311 Hauss Square in New Albany. Since New Albany is the county seat, you do not have to travel to a separate courthouse city. The clerk's office is right in town. The office handles all court records including divorce decrees, civil filings, criminal cases, and more. The Records Department handles copy requests specifically and can be reached at (812) 542-3011.

The clerk's office closes for lunch from 12:00 to 1:00 PM each day. Plan your visit accordingly. The office accepts cash, money orders, cashier's checks, and major credit and debit cards. For divorce filings specifically, you can contact Patti Meier Trinosky in the civil and divorce division at (812) 542-3021 or by email at pmeiertrinosky@floydcounty.in.gov. Having a direct point of contact for divorce matters is useful if you have questions about a specific case.

Search New Albany Divorce Decree Records

Indiana's MyCase public portal is the easiest way to search divorce records online. Type in the names of the parties or the case number, and you can find basic case information for Floyd County divorces including filing dates, case status, and hearing schedules. MyCase is free and available to anyone. It does not let you download the actual decree document, but it is a fast way to confirm a case exists and find the case number before making a formal request.

The Floyd County divorce records page has more detail on how the county clerk handles divorce records and what you can access locally. The Floyd County Clerk's website also has contact information and links to court resources. Floyd County has four courts that handle family law matters: Circuit Court, Superior Court 1, Superior Court 2, and Superior Court 3.

How to Request a Certified Divorce Decree

To get a certified copy of a New Albany divorce decree, visit the Floyd County Clerk's office at 311 Hauss Square, Room 235. Bring a valid photo ID and the names of both parties in the divorce. If you know the case number, bring it. Staff in the Records Department can assist with copy requests during business hours. In-person requests for recent records are typically handled the same day.

For mail requests, write to the Floyd County Clerk at 311 Hauss Square Room 235, New Albany, IN 47150. Include both party names, the approximate year the divorce was filed, and your return address. Enclose payment and a self-addressed stamped envelope. Contact the Records Department at (812) 542-3011 before mailing to confirm the exact amount and payment methods accepted.

Note: The office closes for lunch 12:00 to 1:00 PM daily, so plan in-person visits outside that window.

Divorce Record Fees for New Albany Residents

Floyd County follows Indiana's standard court copy fee schedule. Copies cost $1.00 per page. Certification costs $3.00 per document. A certified one-page divorce decree costs $4.00 total. For a five-page decree, you would pay $8.00: $3.00 for certification plus $1.00 per page. The clerk accepts cash, money orders, cashier's checks, and major credit and debit cards. This is one of the more flexible payment setups among Indiana county clerks.

For specific cost questions before mailing a request, call the Records Department at (812) 542-3011. For more information on Indiana's standard fee schedule, see the Indiana courts public records page.

Indiana Divorce Laws Affecting New Albany

All New Albany divorce cases follow Indiana law. Under IC 31-15-2-6, at least one spouse must have lived in Indiana for six months and in Floyd County for three months before a case can be filed there. New Albany is the county seat, so most Floyd County divorce cases are filed and heard right in the city. The residency requirement sets the timeline for when you can file and with which court.

IC 31-15-2-10 sets a mandatory 60-day waiting period from the date the divorce petition is filed. A court cannot issue a final decree until those 60 days have passed. In practice, most divorces take longer due to scheduling, negotiations, and contested issues. The Indiana Courts Self-Service Legal Center provides free guidance on the full process, from filing to final decree.

For IC 5-14-3, Indiana's Access to Public Records Act, most Floyd County divorce decrees are public documents. Anyone can request access to them unless a portion has been specifically sealed by a court order.

Who Can Access New Albany Divorce Records

Floyd County divorce decrees are public records under IC 5-14-3. You do not need to be a party to the divorce to request a copy. Any person can ask the clerk to search for and provide a copy of a divorce decree. However, parts of divorce case files may be restricted. Financial disclosure forms, records with Social Security numbers, and any information the court has ordered sealed are not available to the general public.

If you encounter a sealed record or a restricted portion of a file, you may need a court order to access it. The Indiana courts records request page outlines what is available and how to proceed if access is denied.

Legal Help for New Albany Divorce Cases

If you are filing for divorce or trying to locate a decree in New Albany, several free resources can help. The Indiana Courts Self-Service Legal Center has dissolution of marriage forms ready to download and instructions for filing them in Floyd County. These guides are written for people without attorneys and explain each step of the process.

Indiana Legal Help connects New Albany residents with free and low-cost legal aid organizations. If you need help understanding your rights under a divorce decree or navigating a contested case, these services can point you in the right direction without the cost of hiring an attorney.

The New Albany City Clerk's office handles city-level records and can help direct you to Floyd County resources for divorce-related inquiries.

The New Albany City Clerk can direct you to Floyd County Clerk resources for divorce decree records and local court contacts.

Nearby Cities

These nearby Indiana cities also have divorce records maintained by their respective county clerks.