Search Clark County Family Court Records
Clark County family court records are maintained by the Clark County Clerk at the county government building in Jeffersonville, Indiana. The clerk's office handles all filings for dissolution of marriage, child custody, child support, paternity, and domestic relations cases throughout the county. Records are searchable online through Indiana's MyCase portal, and the clerk's staff can assist with in-person requests and certified copies on weekdays.
Clark County Quick Facts
Clark County Family Court Records at the Clerk's Office
The Clark County Clerk maintains all official family court records for the county. Every dissolution of marriage case, custody petition, child support filing, paternity action, and domestic relations case goes through this office. Staff accept new filings, collect court costs, assign case numbers, and keep the full case record from start to finish. Clark County's location just across the Ohio River from Louisville gives it a larger and more active court docket than many comparable Indiana counties.
Certified copies of court orders are available at the clerk's office. Standard copies cost $1 per page. Certification adds $3 per document. Bring a valid photo ID when you visit. Staff can pull case files by party name or case number. The clerk does not give legal advice, but staff can confirm what documents are in a file and help you find the right forms. The county's website at clarkcountyin.gov provides general information about county offices and services.
Clark County has a circuit court and multiple superior courts. These courts handle family law matters including dissolution cases under IC 31-15 and custody and parenting time cases under IC 31-17. All family court filings are kept at the Clark County Government Building on E Court Avenue in Jeffersonville.
| Clerk's Office | Clark County Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | Clark County Government Building 501 E Court Ave Jeffersonville, IN 47130 |
| Phone | 812-285-6244 |
| 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 |
Note: Sealed records and certain domestic relations filings may have restricted access. The clerk's office can confirm which records are available to the public before you make a trip in person.
Searching Clark County Family Court Records
Indiana's MyCase portal provides free public access to court case records without requiring an account. You can search by party name, case number, or attorney to find basic case information, including the filing date, case type, court division, and upcoming hearing dates. MyCase covers Clark County circuit and superior court filings along with records from every other county in Indiana. The system is available at all hours at no cost.
Not every record appears in MyCase. Older cases filed before electronic records were standard, sealed documents, and physical evidence submitted as exhibits are only available at the courthouse. For older records, call 812-285-6244 ahead of your visit so staff can locate the paper file. The Indiana Courts Public Records Portal describes what types of records are available electronically and how to request those that are not. The How to Request Records guide walks through the written request process step by step.
The Indiana Courts Public Records Portal provides statewide access to family court case information, including Clark County circuit and superior court records.
Users can access MyCase directly from the portal to search cases by name or case number at no cost.
Clark County Child Support and Custody Cases
Child support in Clark County is set by the court using Indiana's Income Shares Model under IC 31-16. The court calculates support based on both parents' gross incomes and aims to give the child roughly the same financial support they would have received if the family had stayed together. Once entered, the order is part of the official record maintained by the Clark County Clerk. A motion and a showing of changed circumstances are required to modify any existing order.
The Indiana Child Support Bureau provides Title IV-D services to Clark County families who need help establishing, enforcing, or modifying child support orders. Services include locating absent parents, setting up wage withholding, intercepting tax refunds, and taking enforcement action when payments fall behind. Clark County's proximity to Kentucky can create interstate enforcement situations. The Bureau works with both Indiana and out-of-state agencies to handle cross-border cases under federal law.
Paternity cases in Clark County are governed by IC 31-14. Establishing paternity legally is the necessary first step before the court can enter custody or support orders for a child born outside of marriage. Parents can sign a Paternity Affidavit voluntarily at birth or later through the health department. If paternity is contested, the Clark County circuit or superior court resolves the matter through a formal hearing.
Call the Indiana Child Support Hotline at 800-840-8757 for payment history, case status, and hearing dates. The automated system runs 24 hours a day. Live agents are available Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The Parenting Time Helpline at 844-836-0003 is free and staffed by licensed attorneys who handle parenting schedule questions on weekdays from noon to 5:00 p.m.
Legal Help for Clark County Family Court Cases
Indiana Legal Services offers free civil legal help to income-qualifying residents across the state. Their attorneys handle dissolution, custody, protection orders, and other family law matters. Contact Indiana Legal Services to check eligibility and find the office that serves Clark County. The program helps people who cannot afford private representation.
The Indiana Courts Self-Service Legal Center provides forms and guides for people who handle their own family court cases. You can find dissolution packets, custody modification forms, and child support petition guides online. The center does not give legal advice. But the materials cover the most common situations and are written in plain language. The Family Legal Resources page lists additional local organizations that may serve Clark County residents.
For private representation, the Indiana State Bar Association lawyer referral service can connect you with a family law attorney in the Jeffersonville or Clark County area. Given the county's size and active court docket, there are several attorneys who practice family law locally. If your case involves complex property, contested custody, or cross-state issues, private counsel is worth considering.
Cities in Clark County
Clark County includes several communities in southern Indiana along the Ohio River. Jeffersonville is the county seat and the location of the county government building where family court records are filed. Jeffersonville has its own city records page. Other towns in the county include Clarksville, Sellersburg, and Borden. Residents of all communities in Clark County file family court cases at the clerk's office in Jeffersonville.
Nearby Counties
Clark County is located in the far south of Indiana along the Kentucky border. It shares borders with Floyd, Scott, Jefferson, and Washington counties. If you are not sure which court has jurisdiction, your county of residence at the time of filing is the correct starting point.