Find Dubois County Family Court Records
Dubois County family court records are maintained by the Dubois County Clerk at the courthouse in Jasper, Indiana. The clerk handles all official filings for dissolution of marriage, child custody, child support, paternity, and protection orders. Indiana's free online case search tool covers many Dubois County records, and the clerk's office in Jasper can assist with records that are not yet available electronically.
Dubois County Quick Facts
Dubois County Family Court Records at the Clerk's Office
The Dubois County Clerk is the official keeper of all family court records in the county. Every dissolution case filed under IC 31-15, every custody action filed under IC 31-17, and every paternity case filed under IC 31-14 goes through this office. The clerk's staff accept new filings, collect court costs, assign case numbers, and maintain both physical and electronic records. If you need a certified copy of a divorce decree or custody order, the clerk in Jasper is your starting point.
Document copies cost $1 per page. Certification adds $3 per document. Staff can search records by party name or case number. You do not need an appointment for most requests, but bringing a valid photo ID helps speed things along. The clerk's staff cannot give legal advice, but they can tell you which forms apply to your situation and where to find them.
The Dubois County Courthouse in Jasper houses the circuit court, which handles family law cases including dissolution, custody modifications, and protection orders. The courthouse is on Main Street in downtown Jasper. If you are coming from out of town, call ahead at 812-481-7030 to confirm hours and ask staff to pull the file before you arrive.
| Clerk's Office | Dubois County Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | Dubois County Courthouse 1 E Main St Jasper, IN 47546 |
| Phone | 812-481-7030 |
| 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 Dubois County official website at duboiscountyin.org provides links to county departments, court information, and public notices for residents of Jasper and surrounding communities.
Note: Final divorce decrees are not available for download through state online systems. Contact the Dubois County Clerk directly to request a certified copy.
Searching Dubois County Family Court Records
The state's free online case portal, MyCase, gives public access to Dubois County family court records. You can search by party name, case number, or attorney name without an account. The system shows case type, filing date, and upcoming hearing schedules. MyCase is available at any hour and works on mobile devices. Not every document appears online, but basic case data is generally there for most recent filings.
Indiana also maintains a Public Records Portal that explains how to request records that are not in the online system. Older records, sealed files, and physical exhibits may only be at the courthouse. For those cases, contact the clerk's office at 812-481-7030. Dubois County does not operate a separate local case search system beyond what Indiana provides through MyCase and the public records portal. The Trial Courts Directory lists current contact details for all Dubois County courts.
If you are looking for records from before electronic filing was standard, staff at the clerk's office can retrieve paper files from storage. Give them as much information as you can, including the case year and the names of both parties, to speed up the search.
The MyCase public access portal at public.courts.in.gov is the fastest way to search Dubois County family court case information from anywhere.
Dubois County Child Support and Paternity
Child support amounts in Dubois County are set using the Income Shares Model under IC 31-16. Both parents' incomes are used to calculate the amount. The idea is to give the child the same share of each parent's income they would have received if the family had remained together. Support orders become part of the family court record on file with the Dubois County Clerk.
The Indiana Child Support Bureau offers Title IV-D services at no charge to qualifying families. The bureau can open a support case, locate a non-custodial parent, set or change an order, and enforce payments using tools like wage withholding, tax refund intercept, and license suspension. You do not need to be on public assistance to use these services. Call the Child Support Hotline at 800-840-8757 for case information. The hotline runs 24 hours a day; live staff are available Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Paternity cases in Dubois County go through the circuit court clerk in Jasper. Under IC 31-14, the court must establish paternity before it can enter a custody or child support order for a child born outside of marriage. Parents can also sign a voluntary acknowledgment of paternity at the hospital at the time of birth, which avoids the need for a court proceeding in most cases.
Note: The Child Support Bureau handles support establishment and enforcement only. Custody and parenting time require a separate family court case.
Legal Help in Dubois County
Residents who cannot afford an attorney may qualify for free help through Indiana Legal Services. Their attorneys handle dissolution, custody, and protection order cases for income-eligible clients. Contact them to check eligibility and ask which office covers Dubois County.
The Indiana Courts Self-Service Legal Center offers free forms and step-by-step guides for common family court actions. Dissolution packets, custody modification forms, and child support petition materials are all available there at no cost. The center does not give legal advice, but it provides enough information for many people to handle routine family court matters on their own.
For parenting time questions, the Parenting Time Helpline gives free access to licensed attorneys who can explain Indiana's parenting time guidelines. Call 844-836-0003, Monday through Friday from noon to 5:00 p.m. The service is free to all callers.
If your case is contested or involves significant assets, consider reaching out to the Indiana State Bar Association for a lawyer referral. The bar can help you find a family law attorney who practices in the Dubois County area.
Cities in Dubois County
Jasper is the county seat and the largest city in Dubois County. Other communities in the county, including Ferdinand, Huntingburg, and Santa Claus, all file family court cases through the Dubois County Courthouse in Jasper. None of the communities in Dubois County meet the population threshold for a dedicated city page, but all residents have full access to clerk services and family court filings at the Jasper courthouse.
Nearby Counties
Dubois County is located in southwestern Indiana. If you are uncertain which county filed your case, your county of residence at the time of filing is typically the right jurisdiction for family court matters.