Find Divorce Decrees in Cass County

Cass County divorce decree records are maintained by the Cass County Clerk at the Cass County Government Building in Logansport, Indiana. The clerk's office serves as the official custodian of all court records for divorce cases filed in Cass County, including filings from the Circuit Court, Superior Court I, and Superior Court II. You can search case information online through Indiana's MyCase system, but certified copies of any Cass County divorce decree must be obtained directly from the clerk's office by visiting in person or submitting a written request by mail.

Cass County Clerk of Courts Office

Destry Richey serves as the Cass County Clerk. The office is at Room 407 in the Cass County Government Building, 200 Court Park, Logansport, Indiana 46947. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The clerk's role covers a wide range of duties: "The clerk is the custodian of the court's record and seal, issues process, accepts filings of commencement of actions in litigation, enters judgments and orders." The office employs several deputy clerks who handle specific areas. Silvia Tucux handles criminal cases and child support. Jordan Howell covers juvenile, estates, and adoptions. Emily Sortman is the document specialist and handles traffic matters.

Cass County also has a dedicated About the Clerk section at in.gov/counties/cass/departments/clerk/about/. The Indiana Judicial Branch page for Cass County courts provides contact links for the Circuit Court, Superior Court I, and Superior Court II.

How to Search Cass County Divorce Records Online

Use Indiana's MyCase public case search to look up Cass County divorce cases. Search by party name or case number to find filing dates, court orders, and current case status. MyCase does not allow you to download or view the actual divorce decree. Use it to get the case number and confirm case details before contacting the clerk to request the document itself.

Cass County now requires mandatory e-filing for attorney-initiated case filings. Self-represented parties may still submit paper filings. If you have questions about how a specific case was filed or stored, the clerk's office can help. Older records may be on microfilm or in off-site storage. Call (574) 753-7740 before visiting to confirm the availability of older case records.

One thing to know: the clerk's office states that "ANY DOCUMENT REQUEST WILL BE FILLED ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS DEPENDING ON BACKLOG." During busy periods, in-person requests may take longer than usual. It is worth calling ahead to ask about current wait times.

Requesting a Certified Cass County Divorce Decree

Certified copies of Cass County divorce decrees are only available from the clerk's office in Logansport. You can visit Room 407 at 200 Court Park during business hours. Bring the full names of both parties, the approximate date of the divorce, and a case number if you have one. Valid photo ID is recommended. Requests are usually processed the same day for in-person visits.

For mail requests, send a written letter to Cass County Clerk, 200 Court Park, Room 407, Logansport, IN 46947. Include party names, the divorce date or year, case number if available, and your return address. Enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope and payment. Allow 7 to 10 business days. Standard Indiana fees are $1.00 per page plus a $3.00 certification fee per document.

Cass County does not accept personal checks. Office policy states: "NO PERSONAL CHECKS ALLOWED. Certified checks, Cashier's checks, Credit Cards, and Cash are accepted." For mail requests, a money order is the safest option. You can make certain payments through Indiana's online court payment portal as well.

Note: Confirm the exact total fee with the clerk before mailing payment, as decree length affects the total copy cost.

Cass County Divorce Record Fees

Indiana sets statewide copy fees for court records. As of July 1, 2021, copies cost $1.00 per page and the certification fee is $3.00 per document. A one-page certified Cass County divorce decree costs $4.00 in total. Each additional page is another $1.00. Cass County accepts certified checks, cashier's checks, credit cards, and cash. Personal checks are not allowed. For mail-in requests, money orders or cashier's checks are the recommended form of payment since they are traceable and secure.

Indiana Divorce Laws and Cass County Courts

Indiana's divorce statutes apply uniformly to every county, including Cass. Under IC 31-15-2-6, one spouse must have lived in Indiana for at least six months and in Cass County for at least three months before filing a divorce petition there. After the petition is filed, IC 31-15-2-10 sets a mandatory 60-day waiting period before the court can issue the final divorce decree. That decree is the signed court order that permanently ends the marriage, and the Cass County Clerk maintains it as a permanent court record.

Cass County has three courts that can hear divorce cases. The Circuit Court is in Room 211 at 200 Court Park. Superior Court I is in Room 401 and Superior Court II is in Room 413, both at the same address. Cass County is in Judicial District 8 along with Fulton, Howard, and Miami counties. Indiana is an equitable distribution state under IC 31-15-7, meaning marital property is divided fairly, not necessarily equally.

Indiana Code IC 5-14-3, the Access to Public Records Act, makes most Cass County divorce records public. You do not have to be a party to the case to request a copy. Sealed records, financial affidavits, and documents with sensitive personal data are not publicly available. The Indiana courts public records guide explains statewide access rules for court documents.

Legal Help for Cass County Divorce Cases

The Indiana Courts Self-Service Legal Center is a free online resource with dissolution of marriage forms and filing instructions for people handling a divorce without an attorney. All required court forms are available through this portal and apply to Cass County courts. Indiana Legal Help connects Logansport and Cass County residents with legal aid organizations across the north-central Indiana region. Some programs offer free or low-cost consultations for people who qualify.

The clerk's office staff at (574) 753-7740 can explain filing requirements and tell you what forms to use, but they cannot give legal advice. For divorce matters involving disputed property, support, or custody, speaking with a family law attorney before filing is strongly recommended.

For information on court services and the clerk's office in Logansport, visit the Cass County Clerk's website.

The Cass County Clerk's Office in Logansport is the official custodian of all divorce decree records filed in Cass County courts.

Cities in Cass County

Logansport is the county seat and largest city in Cass County. Other communities include Galveston, Walton, and Royal Center. None of these cities reach the 25,000-population threshold for a dedicated city page on this site. All Cass County divorce decrees, regardless of which city or township the parties lived in, are filed with and maintained by the Cass County Clerk in Logansport.

Nearby Counties

Cass County is in north-central Indiana and shares borders with the following counties, each of which has its own clerk office for divorce records.