Henry County Family Court Records Search
Henry County family court records are filed and maintained by the Henry County Clerk at the courthouse in New Castle, Indiana. The clerk handles all filings for dissolution of marriage, child custody, child support, and protection orders in the county. Indiana's statewide MyCase system provides free online access to public case records, and the clerk's office is available Monday through Friday for in-person assistance, certified copy requests, and filing questions.
Henry County Quick Facts
Henry County Family Court Records at the Clerk's Office
The Henry County Clerk is the official custodian of all family court records for the county. Cases filed in Henry County circuit or superior court, including dissolution of marriage, child custody proceedings, child support petitions, and protection orders, all run through the clerk's office in New Castle. Staff accept new filings, collect court costs, assign case numbers, and maintain both paper and electronic case files as the permanent public record.
To get a certified copy of a court order or final decree from Henry County, contact the clerk's office directly. Copies cost $1 per page. Certification adds $3 per document. You can request records by visiting in person, calling ahead, or mailing a written request along with payment. Bring a valid photo ID when you visit. Staff can search by party name if you don't have the case number. They cannot give legal advice, but they can tell you what forms are available and help you find the right document.
Henry County sits in east-central Indiana. The circuit and superior courts handle all family law matters under Indiana's unified court structure. Dissolution cases follow IC 31-15, which covers the grounds for divorce, the mandatory waiting period after filing, and how courts divide marital property. Custody matters fall under IC 31-17, which requires courts to decide custody based on the child's best interests. All filings under these statutes are on record at the New Castle courthouse.
| Clerk's Office | Henry County Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | Henry County Courthouse 1215 Race St New Castle, IN 47362 |
| Phone | 765-529-6401 |
| 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 accepted |
Note: Certified copies of final decrees are not available online. Contact the Henry County Clerk at 765-529-6401 to obtain a certified copy of any family court order.
Searching Henry County Family Court Records
Indiana's statewide case search tool, MyCase, covers Henry County along with all 92 Indiana counties. Search by party name, case number, or attorney. The system shows basic case information: filing date, case type, assigned judge, and scheduled hearings. No account is needed. The tool runs around the clock at no cost.
The Indiana Courts Public Records Portal explains what records are public, what is restricted, and how to request documents not available online. MyCase does not include every case document. Sealed records, confidential filings, older paper-only cases, and certain exhibits may only be available at the courthouse. To request those, call the clerk's office at 765-529-6401. If the file is in off-site storage, call ahead so staff can have it ready when you arrive. You can also check the Indiana Courts Trial Courts Directory to confirm which court in Henry County handles your type of family law matter.
For guidance on how to submit a public records request to an Indiana court, the Indiana Courts How to Request Records page walks through the process step by step. It also explains what information you need to provide and how long courts typically take to respond.
The Indiana Courts How to Request Records page explains the process for obtaining family court documents from any Indiana county.
The page covers both online and in-person requests and outlines any applicable fees.
Henry County Child Support Services
Child support in Henry County is set using the Income Shares Model under IC 31-16. Both parents' incomes are combined and used to calculate the proportional support each should contribute toward what the child would receive in an intact household. Support orders become part of the official family court file kept by the clerk's office in New Castle.
The Indiana Child Support Bureau offers Title IV-D services to families in Henry County and statewide. Any family can use the bureau's help, not just those on government assistance. The Child Support Bureau can locate non-custodial parents, establish paternity, set up new support orders, modify existing orders, and enforce payment. Enforcement options include wage withholding, tax refund intercepts, and professional license or driver's license suspension.
For quick answers on child support payments and case status, call the Indiana Child Support Hotline at 800-840-8757. The automated system works 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Live agents are on the line Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Henry County paternity cases are filed under IC 31-14. Courts cannot enter a custody or child support order for a child born outside of marriage until paternity is established. The clerk's office in New Castle handles paternity filings alongside all other family court matters.
Legal Help in Henry County
Income-eligible residents can get free civil legal help from Indiana Legal Services. Their attorneys handle family law cases including dissolution, custody, and protection orders. Contact them to see if you qualify and which office covers Henry County and the east-central Indiana region.
The Indiana Courts Self-Service Legal Center has forms and plain-language instructions for common family court filings. You can download forms for dissolution of marriage, custody modification, and child support petitions. The center does not provide legal advice, but the step-by-step guides are useful for people who need to represent themselves.
The Parenting Time Helpline is a free service staffed by licensed Indiana attorneys. Call 844-836-0003, Monday through Friday, noon to 5:00 p.m. The helpline explains Indiana parenting time guidelines, visitation rules, and how courts handle disagreements between parents on scheduling and plans.
For private legal help, the Indiana State Bar Association offers a lawyer referral service. If your case is contested, involves complex assets, or raises difficult custody issues, working with a family law attorney is worth the cost. The bar can help you find a qualified attorney who handles cases in Henry County.
Cities in Henry County
Henry County includes New Castle, Knightstown, and several smaller communities in east-central Indiana. All residents of Henry County, regardless of which town they live in, file family court cases at the Henry County Courthouse in New Castle. None of the communities in Henry County currently meet the population threshold for a dedicated city page on this site, but all county residents have full access to family court services through the clerk's office at 1215 Race St.
Nearby Counties
Henry County borders several counties in east-central Indiana. Filing jurisdiction depends on where you lived at the time you filed your case, so make sure you file in the correct county.