Dissolution of Marriage Records in Greene County

Greene County dissolution of marriage cases are filed with the Circuit Court Clerk in Bloomfield, Indiana, and the clerk's office is the official keeper of all case records from petition through final decree. This page covers how to search Greene County dissolution records, contact the clerk's office, understand filing requirements, and get certified copies of case documents.

Greene County Clerk and Dissolution of Marriage Filing

Jamie Thompson serves as the Circuit Court Clerk for Greene County. Her office at 1 E. Main Street, Room 221, in Bloomfield is the central filing point for all dissolution of marriage cases in the county. The clerk stores court documents, accepts new filings, issues certified copies of decrees, and handles public records requests. Staff can search by party name or case number and pull files from storage when needed. Greene County dissolution records are generally accessible to the public under Indiana law.

The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Eastern time. Call the office at (812) 384-8532 before visiting if you have questions about a specific case or need older records that may not be fully digitized. You can also fax requests to (812) 384-8458 or email Clerk Thompson at jamie.thompson@co.greene.in.us. Mail inquiries can go to Room 221, 1 E. Main Street, or to P.O. Box 220, Bloomfield, IN 47424. For mailed requests, the P.O. Box is preferred over the street address to make sure your mail gets to the right place.

The Greene County official website has general county contact information and links to department pages including the clerk's office in Bloomfield. Check it before your visit for any updates to hours or procedures.

Note: For mailed records requests to Greene County, use P.O. Box 220, Bloomfield, IN 47424 rather than the courthouse street address to make sure your request reaches the clerk's office.

Search Greene County Dissolution Records Online

Indiana provides a free statewide case search tool called MyCase. The Indiana MyCase public portal lets you look up Greene County dissolution of marriage cases by name or case number without paying a fee. MyCase shows case status, court dates, and basic filing information. It does not show the full text of final decrees or sealed records, but it is a fast first step to confirm a case exists and get the case number before contacting the clerk directly.

For certified copies of actual case documents, you need to go through the Greene County Clerk's office. Copies cost $1 per page. Certification adds another $1 to $3 depending on the document. You can request in person during office hours, by mail to P.O. Box 220 in Bloomfield, or by phone at (812) 384-8532. If mailing, include the case number, your name and contact details, and a check made out to the Greene County Clerk.

The Indiana Courts directory for Greene County provides court-specific contact information for the Circuit Court in Bloomfield that handles dissolution of marriage cases in southwestern Indiana.

The Indiana Courts local page for Greene County is a useful reference for finding the right court contact and filing details for dissolution matters in Bloomfield.

Another option is Doxpop, a subscription-based Indiana court records service that indexes filings across many counties. This can help if you need to search records across several southwestern Indiana counties or look up older case data not yet indexed in MyCase.

Filing a Dissolution of Marriage in Greene County

To file a dissolution of marriage in Greene County, you start at the clerk's office in Bloomfield. You submit a petition for dissolution, a summons, and any provisional order requests or financial disclosure forms if children are involved. Indiana uses a no-fault standard. The only ground needed is irretrievable breakdown of the marriage, as set out in Indiana Code 31-15-2-3. You do not need to prove fault or wrongdoing by either spouse when filing in Greene County.

Residency requirements apply before you can file. One spouse must have lived in Indiana for six months and in Greene County for at least three months immediately before filing the petition. These are firm requirements under Indiana Title 31. Once the petition is filed and accepted, a mandatory 60-day waiting period begins. The court cannot enter a final dissolution decree until those 60 days pass. This rule applies in every Indiana county, including Greene, and cannot be waived even when both spouses agree on all issues.

If both spouses agree on all terms, including property division, debts, and any parenting plan, the case can move to a brief uncontested hearing shortly after the 60 days expire. The court may approve the final decree without a contested hearing. The Indiana Courts public records guide explains the general process for filing and retrieving court records across Indiana, including Greene County.

The Indiana Code Title 31 governs dissolution of marriage statewide. It covers filing requirements, residency rules, property division standards, child custody, and the 60-day waiting period that applies in Greene County and every other Indiana county.

Greene County Dissolution Records: Contents and Uses

The official dissolution of marriage file in Greene County holds all documents from the first petition through the final order. After the petition is submitted and accepted, the file grows to include the other spouse's response, any temporary orders issued while the case was pending, financial disclosures, settlement documents if the parties reached agreement, and the judge's final decree. The Greene County Clerk maintains the complete file, and most of it is public record.

The final decree is what most people need for practical purposes. It states what the court ordered on property division, debt assignment, child custody, parenting time, and support. Indiana courts apply the standards in Indiana Code 31-15-7 when dividing marital property. The starting point is an equal split, but the court can adjust that based on specific facts of each case. Certified copies of the Greene County dissolution decree are needed for name changes, vehicle title transfers, retirement account divisions, and other legal matters after a dissolution is final.

Indiana also keeps a brief vital record for each dissolution through the state health department. If you only need confirmation that a dissolution was finalized on a specific date rather than the full case file, you can order that summary through the Indiana vital records office. That summary does not include the details of the decree, only the basic facts of the dissolution event.

For older Greene County dissolution records, the Indiana State Library Genealogy Division holds historical court materials that may not be digitized in modern systems. This is particularly useful for genealogical research tied to older Bloomfield-area dissolutions.

Legal Help for Greene County Dissolution Cases

Filing a dissolution of marriage in Greene County without an attorney is possible, especially in fully agreed cases. But legal help can make the process clearer and faster. Indiana Legal Services provides free civil legal assistance to qualifying low-income Indiana residents, including help with dissolution of marriage in Greene County. Visit their website to check eligibility and find out what assistance is available in your area.

If domestic violence is part of your situation, the Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence connects Greene County residents with confidential support, legal advocacy, and local resources. Their statewide hotline is 800-332-7385. A protective order can also be filed at the Bloomfield courthouse alongside a dissolution petition if safety is a concern. It is important to plan this carefully and get the right support in place before filing.

The Indiana Courts directory lists statewide court contacts, including those for Greene County, and is useful if you need to find the right number for court staff or look up hearing schedules at the Bloomfield courthouse.

Nearby Indiana Counties

Greene County is in southwestern Indiana and borders several other counties, each with its own clerk and circuit court handling dissolution of marriage filings. Residency at the time of filing determines which county has jurisdiction over your case.