McCracken County Divorce Decree Records

McCracken County is located in western Kentucky at the confluence of the Tennessee and Ohio Rivers. The county seat is Paducah. The 2nd Judicial Circuit serves McCracken County residents seeking divorce decree records. These official court documents prove a marriage has been legally dissolved. The McCracken County Circuit Court Clerk maintains all divorce records at the McCracken County Courthouse.

McCracken County Circuit Court Clerk for Divorce Decrees

The McCracken County Circuit Court Clerk manages all divorce records for the 2nd Judicial Circuit. Clerk Anita Turner oversees the office at the McCracken County Courthouse. This office maintains divorce petitions, settlement agreements, and final decrees.

The McCracken County Courthouse is at 300 Washington St, Paducah, KY 42002. The Circuit Court phone is 270-575-7280. The District Court phone is 270-575-7270. Criminal District is at 270-575-7272. Family Court is at 270-575-7558.

Parking is available in the lot at Seventh and Washington Street. This makes visiting the clerk's office convenient for those requesting McCracken County divorce decree records.

Payment options include cash, check, and money order. No two-party checks are accepted. Cash is required for bond payments. Call ahead to confirm current fees and payment methods.

Visit the McCracken County court information page for current updates.

How to Get a McCracken County Divorce Decree

You can obtain a McCracken County divorce decree in several ways. Visit the Courthouse in person for same-day service. Call 270-575-7280 to ask about mail-in requests.

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.

Note: Two-party checks are not accepted for any payments.

Search McCracken County Divorce Decree Records Online

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CourtNet does not show the full document contents. You must contact the clerk for actual copies. Basic searches are free.

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Cities in McCracken County

McCracken County includes several communities. All divorce cases for residents are filed at the McCracken County Circuit Court in Paducah.

Other communities in McCracken County include Reidland, Hendron, and Massac. All residents file divorce cases at the McCracken County Courthouse.

Nearby Counties for Divorce Decree Records

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