Find Family Court Records in Floyd County

Floyd County family court records include divorce, custody, child support, and paternity cases handled by the Floyd Circuit Court in New Albany. The county sits in southern Indiana as part of the Louisville metro area, and its court system processes a steady volume of family cases each year. Records are available through the free MyCase online portal or in person at the Floyd County Government Building. This page covers where to find records, how to search them, and where to get help in Floyd County.

Floyd County Clerk Office and Family Court Records

The Floyd Circuit Court Clerk maintains all family court records in Floyd County. Every divorce petition, custody order, support decree, and paternity filing goes into a case file that the clerk keeps at the Floyd County Government Building in New Albany. The clerk's office is your starting point for getting copies of any family court document. Staff can search by name or case number and provide copies while you wait.

Dissolution of marriage cases in Floyd County are governed by IC 31-15. The circuit court has authority over all such cases filed in the county. When you visit the clerk's office, bring a valid photo ID and know the name of at least one party in the case you need. The office accepts cash, money orders, and cashier's checks for copies and fees. Personal checks are not accepted.

Floyd County's position in the Louisville metro area means the court handles cases from families who may have connections across the state line. Indiana law governs all cases filed in Floyd County, regardless of where parties may also have ties. The Indiana Trial Courts directory has contact information for the Floyd Circuit Court if you need to confirm current details before your visit.

Searching Floyd County Family Court Records Online and In Person

Indiana's MyCase portal is free to use and covers Floyd County family court records. You can search by party name, case number, or attorney. Results show case status, hearing dates, and a list of filed documents. MyCase works well for confirming a case exists or getting a case number. It does not show the full text of decrees, sealed records, juvenile cases, or adoption files.

To search Floyd County cases on MyCase, go to mycase.in.gov, select "Case Search," and enter a last name. Choose Floyd County from the county filter to narrow results. Once you find a case, click on it to see the docket. The docket shows what was filed and when. You can note document names you want and then request copies from the clerk's office. There is no charge to view the MyCase docket online.

In-person searches at the Floyd County Government Building give you access to the full paper file. Bring the name of a party or a case number and ask the clerk to pull the file. You can review it at a public counter. Copies cost $1.00 per page. Certified copies cost $3.00 each and carry the official court seal, which makes them acceptable for legal purposes like name changes or mortgage applications.

MyCase is the fastest way to check case status and find filing dates for Floyd County family court matters.

Note: The Indiana Courts public records page details what documents are public and what may be restricted in family court cases.

Floyd County Child Support and Title IV-D Services

Child support orders in Floyd County are entered by the circuit court and recorded as part of the public case file. Under IC 31-16, Indiana courts use the Income Shares Model to set support amounts. Both parents' incomes go into the calculation, and the result reflects what share each parent owes toward the child's needs. The order becomes part of the court record once the judge signs it.

The Floyd County Prosecutor's Office handles Title IV-D child support enforcement for qualifying families. This program is free. The prosecutor's office can help establish a new order, enforce an existing one, or modify a prior order when circumstances change. You do not need a private attorney to use Title IV-D services. Call the prosecutor's office directly or contact the state for a referral.

For paternity cases, IC 31-14 sets out the rules for establishing a father-child relationship in Indiana. Paternity can be established by voluntary acknowledgment at birth or through a court action. Once established, the court can enter custody and support orders for the child. The Indiana Department of Child Services child support page has more on how the process works statewide. Call the Child Support Hotline at 800-840-8757 with specific questions about Floyd County cases.

Legal Help in Floyd County for Family Court Matters

Several resources exist for Floyd County residents who need help with family court cases. Indiana Legal Services provides free legal help to eligible low-income residents. Their services cover divorce, custody, protection orders, and child support matters. You must apply and meet income guidelines to get help. Call the intake line or use their online application to start.

The Indiana Self-Service Legal Center has downloadable forms and plain-language instructions for people who want to handle their own case. Forms cover dissolution of marriage, custody modification, and child support petitions. You can print the forms, fill them out, and file them at the Floyd Circuit Court clerk's office. Clerk staff can accept your forms but cannot help you fill them out or give legal advice.

Custody cases in Floyd County follow IC 31-17, which sets out how courts decide parenting time and legal custody. The Parenting Time Helpline at 844-836-0003 answers questions about Indiana's parenting time guidelines at no cost. Volunteers staff the line and can explain how the guidelines apply to common situations. The Indiana State Bar Association can refer you to a licensed attorney in Floyd County if you need more help.

Cities in Floyd County

Floyd County includes New Albany and several other communities. All family court cases in Floyd County are filed at the Floyd Circuit Court in New Albany, regardless of which city or town you live in. New Albany qualifies as a major city in Floyd County and has its own records page.

Other communities in Floyd County include Clarksville areas near the county border, Georgetown, and Floyds Knobs. Residents of these areas file family court cases at the Floyd Circuit Court in New Albany.

Nearby Counties

Floyd County borders several southern Indiana counties. You must file a family court case in the county where you live. If you have moved recently or are not sure which county applies, check your current residential address against the county lines below.