Madison County Divorce Decree Records

Madison County is located in central Kentucky. The county seat is Richmond, home to Eastern Kentucky University. The 25th Judicial Circuit serves Madison County residents seeking divorce decree records. These official court documents prove a marriage has been legally dissolved. The Madison County Circuit Court Clerk maintains divorce records. Family Court handles divorce cases at a separate location.

Madison County Circuit Court Clerk for Divorce Decrees

The Madison County Circuit Court Clerk manages all divorce records for the 25th Judicial Circuit. Clerk David M. Fernandez oversees the office. The Circuit Court is located at the Hall of Justice, 351 W. Main St., Richmond, KY 40475. The main phone number is 859-624-4713.

Madison County has multiple court divisions. District Civil, Mental Health, Probate, and Forcible Detainers are at 859-624-4723. Traffic matters are at 859-624-4722. Family Court has a separate location and phone number.

Family Court is located at 119 N. 1st St., Richmond, KY 40475. The Family Court phone number is 859-627-5524. Divorce cases are handled by Family Court in Madison County. Call this number for divorce decree requests.

Payment options include cash, check, money order, and credit or debit cards. A processing fee applies to card payments. Cash is required for bond payments. You can also pay online with ePay.

Visit the Madison County court information page for current updates.

Madison County Family Court for Divorce Decrees

Family Court handles all divorce cases in Madison County. This specialized court deals with matters involving families and children. The Family Court judge hears divorce petitions and issues final decrees.

The Madison County Family Court is at 119 N. 1st St., Richmond, KY 40475. The phone number is 859-627-5524. Call this number for questions about your Madison County divorce decree.

Family Court addresses child custody, child support, and property division. The final decree from Family Court contains all terms of your divorce. Certified copies are available through the Circuit Court Clerk's office.

Note: Always call Family Court directly at 859-627-5524 for divorce-specific questions.

How to Get a Madison County Divorce Decree

You can obtain a Madison County divorce decree in several ways. Visit the Family Court or Circuit Clerk in person for same-day service. Call 859-627-5524 for Family Court matters. Online payment is available through ePay.

The Madison County divorce decree you receive depends on the age of the case. Current records from the last 15 years stay at the local courthouse. Records between 15 and 35 years old move to the State Records Center. Contact state.records@ky.gov for these records.

Records older than 35 years go to the Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives. Visit kdla.ky.gov for request forms. KDLA charges $20 for in-state research requests. Out-of-state requests cost $25.

Search Madison County Divorce Decree Records Online

CourtNet 2.0 helps you locate Madison County divorce decree records quickly. Enter the name of one spouse to start your search. Add Madison County to narrow results. The system shows case numbers and filing dates.

CourtNet does not show the full document contents. You must contact the clerk for actual copies. Basic searches are free and require no registration.

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Nearby Counties for Divorce Decree Records

These counties neighbor Madison County. You must file for divorce in the county where you reside.