LaGrange County Family Court Records
LaGrange County family court records are filed and maintained by the LaGrange County Clerk at the courthouse in LaGrange, Indiana. The clerk handles dissolution of marriage, custody, child support, paternity, and protection order cases for the county. Indiana's statewide MyCase system gives online access to many records, and the clerk's office is open in person for requests that need more detail.
LaGrange County Quick Facts
LaGrange County Clerk and Family Court Records
The LaGrange County Clerk is the official custodian of all court records in the county. The office processes every family case that passes through the circuit court, including dissolution filings, custody petitions, child support orders, and paternity actions. Staff accept new filings, collect fees, assign case numbers, and maintain both paper and electronic records. Every official copy of a court order must come from this office.
Certified copies cost $1 per page, plus $3 per document for certification. Staff can search records by party name or case number. Bring a valid photo ID when you visit the courthouse. Clerk staff cannot provide legal advice, but they can tell you what documents exist in a case file and explain how to formally request them.
LaGrange County uses a circuit court to handle all family law matters in the county. Dissolution cases fall under IC 31-15. Custody and parenting time matters are governed by IC 31-17. All original filings are at the LaGrange County Courthouse on North Detroit Street in the city of LaGrange. Residents of any town in the county file their family court cases here.
| Clerk's Office | LaGrange County Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | LaGrange County Courthouse 105 N Detroit St LaGrange, IN 46761 |
| Phone | 260-499-6322 |
| 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: Divorce decrees are not available for download online. Contact the clerk directly to get a certified copy of any final order in LaGrange County.
The Indiana Courts Public Records Portal serves as the statewide gateway for case search and links to MyCase for LaGrange County records.
The portal explains how to request records that are not available electronically through the county clerk.
Searching Family Court Records in LaGrange County
Indiana's MyCase system is the best first step for looking up LaGrange County family court records. You can search by party name, case number, or attorney without creating an account. MyCase shows basic case details, filing dates, docket history, and scheduled hearings. The system runs 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
LaGrange County does not have its own separate court records website. Access flows through the Indiana Courts Public Records Portal and MyCase. Some older files and sealed records are not online and can only be reviewed at the courthouse. If you need a document that is not in MyCase, call the clerk at 260-499-6322 to ask about retrieval from storage before making the drive to LaGrange.
For in-person searches, go to the clerk's office at the LaGrange County Courthouse during business hours. Staff can pull files by party name or case number. Letting staff know approximately when the case was filed can help narrow the search, especially for older paper records. The courthouse is on North Detroit Street in the city of LaGrange.
The MyCase public access portal lets users search LaGrange County family court records by party name or case number at no cost.
The tool is updated regularly as new docket entries are made in each case.
Child Support in LaGrange County
Child support in LaGrange County is calculated using the Income Shares Model under IC 31-16. The court considers both parents' incomes to arrive at a support amount that reflects what the child would have received in an intact family. Support orders become part of the court record at the clerk's office in LaGrange.
The Indiana Child Support Bureau provides Title IV-D services free of charge to any family who qualifies, not just those receiving public assistance. The Child Support Bureau can locate non-custodial parents, establish new support orders, set up wage withholding, and use enforcement tools such as tax refund intercepts and license suspension for non-payment.
Call 800-840-8757 for the Indiana Child Support Hotline. The automated system is available day and night. Live staff answer Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. You can check payment history and get case updates through this line.
Paternity actions in LaGrange County are filed under IC 31-14. Establishing paternity must happen first before the court can issue custody or support orders for a child born outside of marriage. The clerk's office handles these filings the same as other family court cases.
Note: Child Support Bureau services address financial support only. Custody and parenting time disputes are handled through separate court proceedings.
Legal Help in LaGrange County
Indiana Legal Services provides free civil legal help to income-eligible residents in LaGrange County. They handle dissolution, custody, and protection order cases. Contact them to check whether you qualify and which office covers your area.
The Indiana Courts Self-Service Legal Center offers free forms and step-by-step guides for common family court matters. You can find instructions for filing dissolution petitions, modifying custody, and submitting child support requests. The center does not give legal advice, but the materials are straightforward and designed for self-represented litigants.
The Parenting Time Helpline is staffed by licensed attorneys who answer questions about Indiana parenting time guidelines at no cost. Call 844-836-0003, Monday through Friday, noon to 5:00 p.m.
The Indiana State Bar Association can connect you with a private family law attorney in the LaGrange County area. Contested custody or complex property cases may benefit from private legal representation.
Cities in LaGrange County
LaGrange County is a small northeastern Indiana county. Communities include LaGrange, Shipshewana, Topeka, and Wolcottville. None of these communities reach the 25,000 population threshold for a separate city page. All family court filings for residents of any LaGrange County community are handled at the courthouse in the city of LaGrange.
Nearby Counties
LaGrange County is located in the far northeastern corner of Indiana. If you are unsure which county has jurisdiction over your case, your county of residence at the time of filing is typically the right county to search.