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Grant County Divorce Records

How To Find a Divorce Record In Grant County in 2026

GrantINRecords.us provides access to publicly available information related to divorce records in Grant County, Indiana. Members of the public may find case summaries, filing dates, party names, and court docket entries through official and third-party resources. Available record categories may include dissolution of marriage petitions, final decrees, property settlement agreements, child custody orders, and support determinations. Access and completeness of records vary depending on the age of the case and applicable privacy protections.

Records may be searched through official resources including the Grant County Clerk of Court, the Indiana statewide case search portal, the Indiana Department of Health Vital Records office, public access terminals at the courthouse, and authorized online tools.

Online Searches

1. Clerk of Court Case Search

The Grant County Courts Clerk maintains the official index of dissolution of marriage cases filed in the county. Members of the public may search by party name or case number at no charge for basic case information. Obtaining copies of filed documents requires payment of applicable per-page fees.

2. State Court System Portal

The MyCase Indiana Courts Case Search portal provides statewide access to court case information, including family law matters. Users may search across all Indiana counties from a single interface. As noted by the Indiana Supreme Court, "official records of court proceedings may only be obtained directly from the court maintaining a particular record."

3. State Vital Records

The Indiana Department of Health Vital Records office maintains divorce records for dissolutions finalized in Indiana. The Division of Vital Records issues divorce verification letters, which confirm that a dissolution occurred but contain limited information compared to full court case files. Fees apply to requests submitted through this office.

In-Person Searches

Clerk of Court — Grant County Superior Court

Grant County Courthouse — Clerk of Courts
101 E. 4th Street
Marion, IN 46952
Phone: (765) 668-8121
Grant County Courts — Indiana Judicial Branch

Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Services available in person:
- Case file searches by party name or case number
- Review of filed documents at public access terminals
- Requests for certified and non-certified copies
- Staff assistance for locating archived records

By Mail

Written Request:

Mail to: Grant County Clerk of Courts, 101 E. 4th Street, Marion, IN 46952
Include the following with each request:
- Full legal names of both parties
- Approximate date of dissolution
- Case number, if known
- Requestor's name, mailing address, and phone number
- Specific documents requested
- Payment for applicable copy fees
- Self-addressed stamped envelope for return of documents
Processing time: Requests are processed in the order received; allow approximately one to two weeks for standard requests.

By Phone

Limited Information Available:

Clerk of Court: (765) 668-8121
Staff may confirm:
- Whether a case exists in the system
- Case number and filing date
- Current case status
Staff cannot provide:
- Detailed document contents by phone
- Copies of filed documents
- Confidential or restricted information

Through Attorneys

An attorney licensed in Indiana may access court records on behalf of a client, request documents from sealed or restricted portions of a file upon a proper showing, and assist with complex searches involving multiple counties or older archived cases. The Indiana State Bar Association provides a lawyer referral service for members of the public seeking legal representation.

Information Needed for Search

Essential Information:

Full legal names of both spouses at the time of filing
Maiden names, if applicable
Approximate year or date range of the dissolution
Case number, if previously obtained

Helpful Information:

Date and county of marriage
Last known addresses of both parties
Names of attorneys of record, if known
Names of minor children, if applicable

Search in Correct County

Under Indiana law, a petition for dissolution of marriage is filed in the county where either spouse resides at the time of filing. Members of the public who are uncertain of the filing county may need to search multiple counties. The county where the marriage ceremony occurred is not necessarily the county where the dissolution was filed.

Residency Requirement:

Pursuant to Indiana Code § 31-15-2-6, at least one spouse must have been a resident of Indiana for six months and a resident of the county where the petition is filed for three months immediately preceding the filing date.

Time Considerations

Recent Dissolutions:

Records may not appear in online systems immediately following a final hearing
Allow several business days to two weeks for processing after the final order is entered
Clerks' offices update electronic dockets as documents are processed

Older Dissolutions:

Cases predating electronic filing may be stored in paper archives
Digitization of older records varies by courthouse
Additional retrieval time should be anticipated for archived files

What If You Cannot Find a Record

Common Issues:

Dissolution filed in a different county than expected
Name variations between maiden name, married name, and legal name at filing
Spelling differences in party names
Case still pending and not yet finalized
Very old records held in off-site storage
Case sealed by court order

Next Steps:

Contact the Grant County Clerk at (765) 668-8121 to request a manual search
Attempt alternate name spellings and both spouses' names
Search the Indiana Judicial Branch public records portal for statewide case information
Submit a request to the Indiana Department of Health Vital Records for a divorce verification letter
Retain an attorney to conduct a formal records search

What Are Grant County Divorce Records?

Grant County divorce records are official court documents generated during dissolution of marriage proceedings filed in the Grant County Superior Court. These records are maintained by the Grant County Clerk of Courts as part of the permanent family law case file and constitute public records subject to Indiana's Access to Public Records Act.

Types of Divorce Records

Court Case Files contain the complete procedural history of a dissolution proceeding, including:

Petition for dissolution of marriage
Response or answer filed by the respondent
Financial affidavits submitted by both parties
Parenting plans and custody agreements
Marital settlement agreements
Motions, responses, and court orders issued during the proceeding
Transcripts of court hearings, if prepared
Final judgment of dissolution

Final Decree of Dissolution is the official court order terminating the marriage. It establishes the date of dissolution, the division of marital property and debts, any spousal maintenance awarded, child custody and parenting time arrangements, child support obligations, and any court-ordered name restoration. Certified copies of the final decree are available from the Clerk of Courts upon payment of applicable fees.

Supporting Documents filed as part of the case record may include the original marriage certificate, property appraisals, business valuations, retirement account statements, and post-judgment modification orders.

Purpose of Divorce Records

Dissolution records serve numerous legal and personal purposes, including:

Establishing proof of marital status for remarriage
Documenting name changes with government agencies
Supporting immigration and naturalization proceedings
Verifying eligibility for Social Security survivor or spousal benefits
Facilitating estate planning and property transfers
Conducting genealogical and family history research

Legal Framework

Dissolution of marriage proceedings in Indiana are governed by Indiana Code § 31-15, which establishes the grounds, procedures, and requirements for obtaining a dissolution. Public access to court records is governed by Indiana Administrative Rule 9, which balances the presumption of open access against enumerated privacy protections applicable to family law proceedings.

Are Grant County Divorce Records Public?

Divorce records filed in Grant County are public court records under Indiana law, and members of the public may access basic case information, docket entries, and most filed documents without demonstrating a specific need or purpose. As stated by the Indiana Judicial Branch, "if the document you're looking for isn't available online, you'll need to contact the clerk's office in the county where the case is being heard."

What Is Public:

Case number and filing date
Names of the petitioner and respondent
Names of attorneys of record
Scheduled and completed hearing dates
Court orders and judgments, including the final decree
Property division orders
General case status and docket entries

What May Be Restricted:

Financial Information:

Social Security numbers are redacted from all public filings pursuant to Indiana Administrative Rule 9
Bank account and credit card numbers are redacted
Detailed tax returns and financial statements may be subject to limited access

Children's Information:

Names and addresses of minor children may be restricted
Schools attended by children are not disclosed in public records
Child custody evaluations and guardian ad litem reports may be sealed by court order
Psychological evaluations of children are restricted

Sensitive Personal Information:

Domestic violence allegations and supporting evidence may be sealed
Mental health and substance abuse treatment records are restricted
Personal addresses of domestic violence victims are protected under Indiana law

Sealed Records:

A court may seal all or part of a dissolution case file upon a showing of good cause. Circumstances that may support sealing include documented domestic violence, high-profile cases where public disclosure poses a safety risk, and confidential mediation agreements. Sealed records are not accessible to the general public without a court order.

Who Can Access Records:

General public: May access public portions of the case file, view docket summaries, and obtain copies of non-restricted documents upon payment of fees
Parties to the case: Have full access to their own case file, including documents that may be restricted from general public view
Attorneys of record: Have professional access to case files and may petition the court for access to sealed materials upon a proper showing
Researchers and media: May access public portions of case files; access to sealed records requires a court order and a demonstration of First Amendment or public interest grounds

Prohibited Uses of Records:

Using records to facilitate stalking, harassment, or intimidation
Identity theft or fraudulent purposes
Violation of any protective order issued in the case

How Much Does It Cost to Get Divorce Records in Grant County?

The Grant County Clerk of Courts charges standard fees for copies of court records. Current fees are established pursuant to Indiana Code § 33-37-5-1, which governs court costs and fees in Indiana.

Service	Current Fee
Non-certified copy (per page)	$1.00 per page
Certified copy of court document	$1.00 per page + $5.00 certification fee
Certification seal	$5.00
Search fee (manual records search)	Varies; contact Clerk's office
Divorce verification letter (Indiana Vital Records)	$8.00 per copy

Accepted Payment Methods:

Cash (in-person requests)
Check or money order payable to Grant County Clerk of Courts (mail requests)
Credit and debit cards may be accepted; members of the public should confirm current accepted methods with the Clerk's office prior to submitting a request

Fee Waivers:

Indigent parties to the original dissolution proceeding may petition the court for a waiver of copy fees by filing an affidavit of indigency
Fee waivers are not available to third-party requestors

What Is Available at No Charge:

Viewing case docket entries and case summaries through the MyCase online portal
Reviewing documents at public access terminals located at the courthouse (no copy fee for viewing only)
Confirming case existence and status by phone with Clerk's office staff

What's Included in Divorce Records in Grant County

A complete dissolution of marriage case file maintained by the Grant County Clerk of Courts contains documents generated from the initial filing through final judgment and any post-judgment proceedings. The scope of documents varies depending on whether the dissolution was uncontested or contested and whether minor children were involved.

Basic Case Information:

Case caption identifying the court, division, case number, and names of petitioner and respondent
Name of the assigned judge
Names and contact information of attorneys of record
Filing date, case type designation, and jurisdictional basis

Initial Pleadings:

The Petition for Dissolution of Marriage sets forth the petitioner's identifying information, the respondent's identifying information, the date and place of marriage, the date of separation if applicable, the statutory ground of irretrievable breakdown of the marriage as required under Indiana law, information regarding minor children, a description of marital property and debts, and the relief requested. The Response filed by the respondent states the respondent's position, admissions or denials of the petition's allegations, and any counterpetition for relief.

Financial Affidavits submitted by both parties disclose income from all sources, monthly living expenses, marital and separate assets including real property, vehicles, bank and investment accounts, and retirement accounts, and all outstanding liabilities including mortgages, vehicle loans, and credit card debt.

Discovery Documents may include interrogatories and sworn answers, requests for production of financial records, tax returns, pay stubs, bank statements, retirement account statements, and business financial records where applicable.

Property-Related Documents:

Marital asset inventory with descriptions and estimated values
Debt inventory with creditor names, balances, and account information
Real property appraisals
Business valuations prepared by qualified experts
Personal property appraisals for significant assets

Children-Related Documents (where applicable):

The Parenting Plan or Custody Agreement specifies legal custody (decision-making authority over education, healthcare, and religious upbringing), physical custody and primary residence, the regular parenting time schedule, holiday and vacation schedules, transportation arrangements, and provisions for relocation. The Child Support Order is accompanied by an Indiana Child Support Obligation Worksheet documenting each parent's income, the number of overnights with each parent, health insurance costs, and childcare expenses.

Spousal Maintenance Documents identify the type of maintenance awarded, the monthly amount, the duration of the obligation, and the conditions under which the obligation terminates or may be modified.

Marital Settlement Agreement is a comprehensive written agreement signed by both parties and their attorneys resolving all issues in the dissolution, including property division, debt allocation, spousal maintenance, and child-related matters. Upon court approval, the agreement is incorporated into the final judgment.

Court Orders and Judgments:

Temporary orders addressing custody, support, and use of marital property during the pendency of the proceeding
Restraining orders or injunctions, if issued
Final Judgment of Dissolution containing the court's findings of fact, conclusions of law, property division, support orders, custody determinations, and the official date of dissolution
Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDROs) directing retirement plan administrators to divide retirement benefits between the parties

Post-Judgment Documents (where applicable):

Petitions to modify custody, parenting time, or support
Court orders on modification petitions
Contempt motions and orders addressing non-compliance with the judgment
Income deduction orders for support enforcement
Liens filed against real property

What Is Typically Confidential or Redacted:

Social Security numbers of all parties and children
Bank account and financial account numbers
Residential addresses of domestic violence victims
Children's school information and residential addresses
Mental health evaluations and substance abuse records
Sealed custody evaluations and guardian ad litem reports
Mediation communications, which are confidential under Indiana law

How to Get Proof of Divorce in Grant County?

Proof of dissolution of marriage in Grant County may be obtained through two primary channels: a certified copy of the Final Judgment of Dissolution from the Grant County Clerk of Courts, or a divorce verification letter from the Indiana Department of Health Division of Vital Records.

Certified Copy of Final Judgment — Grant County Clerk of Courts:

A certified copy of the final decree bears the official court seal and the clerk's certification, making it legally acceptable proof of dissolution for remarriage, name change applications, immigration proceedings, and Social Security benefit claims.

Submit a written request in person or by mail to the Grant County Clerk of Courts, 101 E. 4th Street, Marion, IN 46952
Provide the full names of both parties, the approximate date of dissolution, and the case number if known
Pay the applicable certification fee (currently $1.00 per page plus a $5.00 certification fee)
In-person requests are processed same day when staff capacity permits; mail requests require approximately one to two weeks

Divorce Verification Letter — Indiana Department of Health:

The Indiana Department of Health Vital Records office issues divorce verification letters for dissolutions finalized in Indiana. This document confirms that a dissolution occurred and provides the names of the parties, the county of filing, and the date of dissolution. It does not contain the full terms of the decree.

Indiana Department of Health — Division of Vital Records
2 N. Meridian Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Phone: (317) 233-2700
Indiana Vital Records

Requests may be submitted online, by mail, or in person
Current fee: $8.00 per verification letter
Processing time varies; expedited service may be available for an additional fee

Online Case Verification:

Members of the public may verify the existence of a dissolution case and confirm the date of the final order at no charge through the MyCase Indiana Courts Case Search portal. This tool does not provide certified documentation but may be used for preliminary verification purposes.

Can a Divorce Be Confidential in Grant County?

Dissolution of marriage proceedings in Grant County are presumptively public under Indiana Administrative Rule 9; however, the court retains authority to restrict access to specific documents or to seal an entire case file upon a proper showing.

Circumstances under which dissolution records or portions thereof may be treated as confidential include:

Domestic violence cases: Addresses, contact information, and safety-related details pertaining to a domestic violence victim may be excluded from public access pursuant to Indiana's address confidentiality program
Sealed custody evaluations: Psychological evaluations of minor children and guardian ad litem reports may be sealed by court order to protect the children's best interests
Mediation records: Communications made during court-ordered mediation are confidential under Indiana Code § 34-57-3-8 and are not part of the public case file
Redacted financial identifiers: Social Security numbers, bank account numbers, and similar identifiers are redacted from all public filings as a matter of standard court practice
Court-ordered sealing: Any party may petition the court to seal specific documents or the entire case file by demonstrating that the privacy interest at stake outweighs the public's interest in access; the court evaluates such requests on a case-by-case basis

Members of the public who encounter a sealed case will receive confirmation that the case exists but will not be permitted to view the sealed documents without a court order authorizing access.

How Long Does Grant County Keep Divorce Records?

The Grant County Clerk of Courts retains dissolution of marriage records in accordance with the Indiana Commission on Public Records retention schedules applicable to court case files.

Permanent retention: Final judgments of dissolution, including the final decree and any incorporated settlement agreements, are retained permanently as part of the official court record
Complete case files: The full dissolution case file, including all pleadings, orders, and supporting documents, is retained for a minimum of ten years following the close of the case; many files are retained indefinitely
Post-judgment modification files: Records of post-judgment proceedings, including custody and support modifications, are retained as part of the original case file for the same retention period
Electronic records: Cases filed electronically through the Indiana E-Filing System are maintained in the statewide electronic records system and are accessible through the Indiana Judicial Branch public records portal
Paper and archived records: Older dissolution records predating electronic filing are maintained in paper form at the courthouse or in off-site storage; retrieval of archived records may require additional processing time
Vital records: The Indiana Department of Health retains divorce verification records permanently in its statewide vital records database

Members of the public seeking records from older cases should contact the Grant County Clerk of Courts directly to confirm availability and retrieval procedures for archived files.