Divorce Questions - Free Divorce Records
The clerk for each county maintains official public records, including access to free divorce records filed
with courts. Records are normally available for inspection during normal business hours. Additionally, copies of official records are
available for a small charge. Recent amendments to the law require removal of sensitive and/or private data
referring to minors. Information must be removed usually includes the name, age and address of children. For
interested parties with legitimate divorce questions, this information is available
with court approval.
Resolution of Divorce Questions:
- Legal and statutory divorce questions are decreed by the court, through court order. Lawyers are obligated
to advise
clients of possible outcomes.
- Divorce questions requiring a professional opinion (expert testimony) are usually resolved by comparing
competing reports, deposition and trial testimony.
- Factual divorce questions about conduct during the marriage are resolved by a jury (or judge in a bench
trial) based on a preponderance of the evidence (civil standard).
- Daily scheduling and minor divorce questions are normally resolved by attorneys and parties by agreement.
If agreement is not reached, a hearing may be requested. Judges quickly grow intolerant of hearings over minor
issues.
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