Divorce Records

Divorce records can also be obtained using the full name of the person in question. However, the search can be quicker and more accurate if you have other information, like a date of birth or address, on the person as well. Divorce records may be stored by both county and state offices, which can make finding these records somewhat challenging. However, you can also find divorce records online using a host of search tools. It is important to note that like the rest of the records listed here, divorce records are a matter of public record and are available to all who request them. Divorce records can also come in quite handy when putting together a family history or compiling a background check on an individual.

Why You Need Them

Assuming that you were legally married and legally divorced, you will have a divorce record once the divorce has been finalized. You can now check for these records online, since divorce records are considered part of the public record.

There are numerous online sites to check for divorce records, or you can contact the state where the divorce was filed and finalized. Your lawyer will also usually give you a copy of the divorce record once everything has been finalized. You will also need the names of both people involved, the date the marriage was dissolved, where it was dissolved, and the type of final decree. You may also have to prove your relationship to the couple or that it is your divorce by providing documentation.

The divorce record includes the information on when the divorce was finalized, the names of the parties involved, their ages, where they lived, and other important details in regards to the divorce, such as child custody or alimony decisions.

There are several cases where you will need a divorce record. For instance, if you are a woman who took her husband’s name and wish to change it back to your maiden name, you will need to show proof of your divorce. If you wish to remarry, you will need your divorce record when you apply for your marriage license. And your divorce record can even help determine the amounts of Social Security income you receive. A divorce record may also be needed in custody and child support cases to determine who has financial responsibility of the child.

If you are trying to clear up your family tree, then looking up the divorce records using a genealogy site can help to assist you with finding out who is related and who isn’t. However, keep in mind that older divorce cases may not always be in the system due to changes in how these records were kept.