Vigo County Dissolution of Marriage Records

Vigo County dissolution of marriage cases are filed and kept by the Circuit Court Clerk in Terre Haute, Indiana, and most finalized records are open to the public under Indiana's court access laws. Vigo County is in west-central Indiana, with Terre Haute as the county seat. The clerk's office handles all family law filings in the county, including every step of a dissolution case from the initial petition to the final decree. You can search case records at no cost through Indiana's MyCase portal, visit the clerk in person at the courthouse on S. 3rd Street, or request certified copies by mail. Having party names and the approximate filing year ready will help the process go faster.

Vigo County Circuit Court Clerk

LeAnna Moore serves as the Vigo County Circuit Court Clerk. The office is at 33 S. 3rd Street, Suite 1, in Terre Haute. As clerk, she is the official keeper of all dissolution of marriage filings in Vigo County. That includes petitions, financial disclosures, temporary orders, contested hearing records, settlement agreements, and final decrees. Staff handle fee collection, document certification, and public record requests for dissolution and other case types.

The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Eastern time. The main phone number is (812) 462-3211. Fax is (812) 462-3285. Email contact is Leanna.Moore@VigoCounty.IN.Gov. With a county population of around 107,000, the clerk's office handles a substantial volume of cases. When calling or writing about a specific case, have both party names and the filing year on hand. That will help staff pull up your record without delay.

Vigo County has multiple court divisions, including Superior Courts that handle family law matters alongside the Circuit Court. The clerk's office can direct you to the right division if you have questions about which judge is assigned to a specific case.

The county website at vigocounty.in.gov provides clerk contact details and links to court services. The Indiana Courts local directory for Vigo County at in.gov/courts/local/vigo-county/ lists judges, court divisions, and current clerk information.

Vigo County Clerk and Court Resources Online

The Vigo County government website is the best starting point for local clerk information, court division contacts, and county service details in the Terre Haute area.

From the county site you can find clerk services, court contacts, and related government information for Vigo County and Terre Haute.

The Indiana Courts local directory for Vigo County lists the court divisions that handle dissolution of marriage cases, along with judge and clerk contact details.

This state-maintained page is kept current and is a reliable way to confirm which court division handles family law filings in Vigo County.

Indiana's MyCase portal at public.courts.in.gov offers free statewide case search, including Vigo County dissolution records. Search by name or case number. No account is needed. Results show the case type, filing date, party names, and status. Most finalized cases appear in the system.

Doxpop at doxpop.com is a paid option for more detailed Vigo County case research or for searching across multiple Indiana counties at once. Attorneys and title researchers use it most often. For basic lookups, MyCase is free and usually the better starting point.

Indiana Dissolution of Marriage Requirements

Indiana calls the legal end of a marriage a "dissolution of marriage." The governing statute is Indiana Code Title 31, available at iga.in.gov. The filing procedure is in IC 31-15-2-3.

To file in Vigo County, at least one spouse must have lived in Indiana for six months and in Vigo County for at least three months immediately before the petition is filed. Both requirements must be satisfied. If you recently moved to the county, you may need to wait before your case can be filed here. If you have lived in a different Indiana county for three or more months, you can file there instead.

Indiana is a no-fault state. The only recognized ground for dissolution is that the marriage is irretrievably broken. You do not need to prove wrongdoing by either party. The court then addresses dividing marital property and debts, setting spousal support if warranted, and handling child custody and parenting time when children are part of the case. Property division rules are at IC 31-15-7. Maintenance rules are at IC 31-15-4.

Indiana requires a mandatory 60-day waiting period from the filing date before the court can enter a final decree. For agreed cases with no disputed issues, things can wrap up fairly soon after that window closes. Contested cases take longer. Cases involving child custody, business assets, or significant property can take many months.

Certified Copies and Document Requests

Certified copies of dissolution decrees and related filings are available from the Vigo County Circuit Court Clerk in Terre Haute. You may need a certified copy to change a legal name, update a property deed, or show proof of dissolution to an employer or financial institution. The clerk charges a per-page fee plus a certification seal fee. Contact the office at (812) 462-3211 or by email to confirm current costs and payment options before making the trip.

Mail requests are accepted. Address them to 33 S. 3rd Street, #1, Terre Haute, IN 47807. Include both party names, the filing year, and the case number if you have it. Enclose a check or money order for the fees and a self-addressed stamped envelope. The clerk will process and return your request by mail. Turnaround is typically a few business days.

Indiana's public records process is explained at in.gov/courts/public-records/how-to-request/. Most Vigo County dissolution case records are publicly accessible. Documents involving minor children or sealed by court order may have restricted access under Indiana court rules.

Legal Aid and Family Law Resources

Indiana Legal Services provides free civil legal help to income-eligible residents statewide, including Vigo County. They handle family law cases, including dissolution of marriage. Apply or check eligibility at indianalegalservices.org. For those who cannot afford a private attorney, this is the primary statewide resource.

Terre Haute has a well-established legal community. Several private law firms in the city focus on family law and dissolution matters. The Indiana State Bar Association referral service can connect you with a licensed attorney in Vigo County who handles dissolution cases. Many offer free or reduced-cost first consultations.

For residents dealing with domestic violence alongside a dissolution filing, the Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence offers support at icadvinc.org and through their statewide hotline at 800-332-7385. Local organizations in Terre Haute provide shelter, advocacy, and help with legal options. You do not need to have already filed for dissolution to reach out.

Cities in Vigo County

Terre Haute is the major city in Vigo County and has a dedicated dissolution of marriage resources page.

Nearby Indiana Counties

Vigo County is surrounded by several west-central Indiana counties. Each maintains its own clerk office and dissolution of marriage case records.