Search Boone County Family Court Records
Boone County family court records are kept by the Boone County Clerk at the courthouse in Lebanon, Indiana. The clerk's office maintains all filings for dissolution of marriage, child custody, child support, paternity actions, and protection orders. Records are accessible online through Indiana's MyCase portal, and the clerk's staff can help with in-person searches during regular office hours.
Boone County Quick Facts
Boone County Family Court Records at the Clerk's Office
The Boone County Clerk handles a broad range of official duties at the courthouse in Lebanon. Beyond maintaining family court records, the clerk's office keeps all records of pleadings, motions, papers, evidence, and court rulings from every case. It issues marriage licenses, summonses, and subpoenas. Staff collect court costs, fines, and money judgments. The clerk also administers county elections. For family law purposes, the clerk is the central filing point and record keeper for every case heard in Boone County's circuit and superior courts.
If you need a certified copy of a dissolution decree, custody order, or support agreement, the clerk's office in Lebanon is where you get it. Standard copies cost $1 per page. Certification of a document adds $3. Bring a photo ID when you visit. Staff can search for cases by party name or case number. They do not provide legal advice, but they can show you what forms are available and confirm what documents are on file in a given case.
Boone County has both a circuit court and a superior court. Both handle family law matters, including cases filed under IC 31-15 for dissolution of marriage and under IC 31-17 for custody and parenting time. The county's official website at boonecounty.in.gov provides general information about county offices and services.
| Clerk's Office | Boone County Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | Boone County Courthouse 212 Courthouse Square Lebanon, IN 46052 |
| Phone | 765-482-3510 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| Copy Fees | $1 per page; $3 certification per document |
| Payment | Cash, money order, or cashier's check |
The site links to court-related contacts and gives general guidance on accessing records through the county government.
Note: Court records in Boone County are also accessible through the Indiana Courts MyCase portal, but certified copies of final orders must be requested directly from the clerk's office.
Searching Boone County Family Court Records
Indiana provides a free public case search tool called MyCase. No account is needed to use it. Search by party name, case number, or attorney to find basic case details, including the filing date, case type, court division, and upcoming hearings. MyCase covers Boone County circuit and superior court cases alongside records from every other county in Indiana. It is updated regularly and accessible at any time.
Some records are not in MyCase. Older cases, sealed filings, and physical exhibits are only available at the courthouse. For those, call the clerk at 765-482-3510 before visiting so staff can pull the paper file in advance. The Indiana Courts Public Records Portal explains what is available electronically and how to submit a records request for documents that are not posted online.
The How to Request Records page from Indiana Courts walks through the process step by step. If you know the approximate year the case was filed, that helps narrow the search. For Boone County cases in particular, the clerk's office has seen significant growth in filings in recent years given the county's expanding population. Calling ahead is always a good idea.
Boone County Child Support and Custody Cases
Child support amounts in Boone County are determined by the circuit or superior court using Indiana's Income Shares Model, found in IC 31-16. The court weighs both parents' incomes and expenses to reach a support figure that reflects what the child would have had if the family had stayed together. Once the court enters an order, it becomes part of the official record on file with the Boone County Clerk.
The Indiana Child Support Bureau offers Title IV-D services to any family that needs help establishing, modifying, or enforcing a support order. Services are free. The Bureau can locate a non-custodial parent, set up wage withholding, intercept tax refunds, and refer cases back to court for modification. You do not need to be on public assistance to use these services.
Paternity cases in Boone County are governed by IC 31-14. The court must establish paternity before it can enter a custody or support order for a child born outside of marriage. If both parents agree, they can sign a Paternity Affidavit at the hospital. If there is disagreement, the court handles the matter through a formal paternity action filed with the Boone County Clerk.
Call the Indiana Child Support Hotline at 800-840-8757 for case updates, payment history, and hearing schedules. The automated line runs 24 hours a day. Live agents work weekdays from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The Parenting Time Helpline at 844-836-0003 is a free resource for questions about visitation schedules and Indiana's parenting time guidelines.
Legal Help for Boone County Family Court Cases
Indiana Legal Services provides free civil legal help to income-qualifying residents across Indiana. Their attorneys handle dissolution, custody, protection orders, and related family law matters. Contact Indiana Legal Services to check eligibility and find the office that covers Boone County. The program serves people who cannot afford to hire a private attorney.
The Indiana Courts Self-Service Legal Center has forms and instructions for common family court actions. You can find dissolution packets, custody modification forms, and child support petition guides. The center does not give legal advice, but the materials are clear and practical. The Family Legal Resources page lists additional local help organizations organized by county, including resources that may serve Boone County residents directly.
The Indiana State Bar Association runs a lawyer referral service for people who need private representation. If your case involves contested assets, a complex custody arrangement, or a difficult parenting time dispute, a private family law attorney can protect your position throughout the process. The bar can refer you to attorneys who practice in Lebanon and the Boone County area.
Cities in Boone County
Boone County includes several communities. Lebanon is the county seat and the location of the courthouse where all family court records are filed and maintained. Other towns in the county include Whitestown, Zionsville, and Thorntown. Zionsville qualifies as a larger community with its own city page. Residents of all other towns in Boone County file family court cases directly at the courthouse in Lebanon.
Nearby Counties
Boone County is located in central Indiana just northwest of Indianapolis. If you are not sure which county court handles your case, jurisdiction generally lies in the county where you lived at the time you filed.