Porter County Divorce Records

A divorce in Porter County creates an official court record of all the steps involved to end a marriage. The divorce record actually is the paperwork and court orders documenting the divorce proceedings. Divorce cases are usually heard in the Porter County Circuit Court or one of the designated Superior Courts in Porter County.

A typical divorce file will contain the names of the husband and wife, the divorce case number, the date the divorce petition was filed, and the date the divorce was completed. The divorce decree is the court’s decision of how to divide marital property and debts, child custody, parenting time, and child support (if applicable). The courts in Porter County process hundreds of divorce petitions each year, underscoring the continued need for family court services.

In addition, Indiana treats divorce filings as public records. However, there is some sensitivity regarding certain types of personal information contained in these records, such as bank account numbers or details involving children. Some documents may also be subject to restrictions based on a court order.

County	Court Name	Address	Phone Number	Office Hours
Porter County	Porter County Circuit Court	16 Lincolnway, Valparaiso, IN 46383	(219) 465-3425	Mon-Fri, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.