Union County Dissolution of Marriage

Union County dissolution of marriage cases are filed with the Circuit Court Clerk in Liberty, Indiana, and the records are open to the public under Indiana's access rules. Union County sits on Indiana's eastern border with Ohio and is one of the smallest counties in the state by both land area and population. Despite its small size, the same Indiana statutes and filing steps apply here as anywhere else in the state. You can search cases at no cost through Indiana's MyCase portal, visit the clerk in person during office hours, or request certified copies by mail. If you have a case number or both party names ready, looking up a record takes only a few minutes.

Union County Circuit Court Clerk

Susan Ray serves as the Union County Circuit Court Clerk. The office is at 26 W. Union St. in Liberty. As clerk, she is the official keeper of all dissolution of marriage filings in Union County. That includes petitions, financial disclosures, hearing records, settlement agreements, and final decrees. With a county population of around 7,200, this office handles fewer cases than most Indiana counties. Staff are generally easy to reach, and questions about case records are often answered quickly over the phone or by email.

The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Eastern time. Union County operates on Eastern time, which matters if you are calling from elsewhere. The main number is (765) 458-6121. You can also send a fax to (765) 458-5263 or email at clerk@unioncountyin.us. Email is often the fastest way to ask a quick question about record availability before making the trip to Liberty.

The county website at unioncountyin.gov includes clerk contact details and links to court resources. The Indiana Courts local directory for Union County at in.gov/courts/local/union-county/ lists the judge, court divisions, and clerk contact information.

Search Dissolution Records in Union County

Indiana's MyCase portal gives free public access to court records statewide, including Union County. Go to public.courts.in.gov and search by name or case number. No account is needed. Results show the case type, filing date, party names, and current status. Most finalized cases appear in the system. Very old records may exist only as paper files at the clerk's office.

The Indiana Courts local directory page is a useful starting point for confirming court contacts and case search options in Union County.

This state-maintained page links to the specific court division that handles family law in Union County and is kept current.

The statewide MyCase search tool is the easiest way to check whether a dissolution case exists before contacting the clerk directly. The screenshot below shows the MyCase search interface for Indiana courts.

MyCase covers Union County along with every other Indiana county and works well for name-based searches when you do not have a case number on hand.

Doxpop at doxpop.com offers a paid search option for those who need to pull Union County dissolution records as part of broader multi-county research. Attorneys and title companies use it regularly. It is not required for a basic case lookup.

Indiana Law for Dissolution Filings

Indiana uses "dissolution of marriage" as the legal term for what most people call divorce. The governing statute is Indiana Code Title 31, which you can read at iga.in.gov. Filing procedures and residency requirements are spelled out in IC 31-15-2-3.

To file in Union County, at least one spouse must have lived in Indiana for six months and in Union County for at least three months before the petition is filed. Both conditions must be met. If you moved to the county recently, you may need to wait before filing here. Filing in a different Indiana county where you have met the three-month requirement is an option if that applies.

Indiana is a no-fault state. The law recognizes one ground for dissolution: that the marriage is irretrievably broken. You do not have to prove wrongdoing. The court focuses on dividing property and debts equitably, addressing support if relevant, and handling child custody and parenting time when children are part of the case. Property division is governed by IC 31-15-7. Spousal maintenance rules are at IC 31-15-4.

Indiana requires a 60-day waiting period. The court cannot issue a final decree until 60 days have passed from the filing date. For uncontested cases where both parties agree on all issues, the case can close soon after that window. Contested cases take longer, depending on the complexity of disputed issues.

Getting Certified Copies from Union County

Certified copies of dissolution decrees are available from the Union County Circuit Court Clerk. You may need one to update your name on a driver's license, remove a spouse from a property deed, or provide proof to a financial institution. The clerk charges per page plus a fee for the certification seal. Call or email the office ahead of time to confirm current rates and accepted payment methods before you visit.

Mail requests are accepted. Send a written request to 26 W. Union St., Liberty, IN 47353. Include both party names, the approximate filing year, and the case number if you have it. Enclose a check or money order for the copy fees and a self-addressed stamped envelope for return mail. Processing time is typically a few business days, though the clerk may contact you if additional information is needed before documents can be released.

Indiana's formal public records process is explained at in.gov/courts/public-records/how-to-request/. Most Union County dissolution of marriage case records are publicly accessible. Portions of files involving minor children, or documents that have been sealed by court order, may have restricted access.

Legal Help for Union County Residents

Indiana Legal Services provides free civil legal help to income-eligible Indiana residents, including those in Union County. They handle family law cases, including dissolution of marriage. Apply or check eligibility at indianalegalservices.org. This is the main statewide resource for those who need legal guidance but cannot afford a private attorney.

Union County's small population means there are fewer local private attorneys than you'd find in a larger county. Richmond in neighboring Wayne County is the closest city with a wider range of family law practices. Many Wayne County attorneys take clients from Union County without issue. The Indiana State Bar Association's referral service can help you find a licensed family law attorney in the area.

If domestic violence is a factor, the Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence offers a statewide hotline at 800-332-7385 and resources at icadvinc.org. Local shelters and advocacy programs serve the eastern Indiana region and can help you understand your legal options, including whether an emergency protective order makes sense alongside a dissolution filing.

Nearby Indiana Counties

Union County borders several east-central Indiana counties, each with its own circuit court clerk and dissolution of marriage case records.