Access Montgomery County Family Court Records
Montgomery County family court records are maintained by the Montgomery County Clerk at the courthouse in Crawfordsville, Indiana. The clerk handles all filings for dissolution of marriage, child custody, parenting time, child support, and paternity cases, and Indiana's free online tools make many of these records accessible to the public without a trip to the courthouse.
Montgomery County Quick Facts
Montgomery County Family Court Records at the Clerk's Office
The Montgomery County Clerk is the official custodian of family court records in the county. Dissolution cases, custody petitions, child support orders, paternity filings, and protection orders are all managed through this office. Staff accept new filings, assign case numbers, collect court fees, and maintain the full set of case documents that form the public record. This office is the place to start whether you want to file something or look up something already on file.
Record copies cost $1 per page. Certified copies require an additional $3 fee per document. Staff can search by party name or case number. You should bring a valid photo ID when you come in person. Clerks can help you find the right forms and tell you what's in the file, but they are not able to give legal advice or tell you how to handle your case.
Montgomery County uses both a circuit court and a superior court structure to manage its family law caseload. Dissolution of marriage cases in Indiana are governed by IC 31-15, which sets out the grounds and procedures for ending a marriage. Child custody and parenting time matters fall under IC 31-17. All records from both courts are on file at the courthouse in Crawfordsville.
| Clerk's Office | Montgomery County Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | Montgomery County Courthouse 100 E Main St Crawfordsville, IN 47933 |
| Phone | 765-364-6434 |
| 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; personal checks not accepted |
Note: Certified divorce decrees are not available for download from any online system. You must contact the Montgomery County Clerk directly to get a certified copy of a dissolution decree or final order.
The Indiana Courts Self-Service Legal Center provides forms, guides, and resources for handling family court matters across Indiana.
Forms for dissolution, custody, and support petitions are available there at no cost.
Searching Family Court Records in Montgomery County
Indiana's free public case search tool, MyCase, is the best starting point for searching court records. You can look up cases by party name, case number, or attorney. No login is needed. The system shows case type, filing date, party names, and upcoming hearings. MyCase is available 24 hours a day and covers all Indiana counties including Montgomery.
Montgomery County does not run its own separate court records portal. The Indiana Courts Public Records Portal is the statewide access point and links to MyCase and to guidance on requesting records not available electronically. Older paper records, sealed filings, and exhibits may not appear in the online system at all. For those, you'll need to visit the courthouse in person or send a written request to the clerk's office.
In-person searches work well for older records not in the digital system. Go to the Montgomery County Courthouse during regular business hours. Staff search by name or case number and can pull a file while you wait for recent cases. For older paper records, calling 765-364-6434 ahead of time is a good idea so staff can locate the file before you arrive.
The Indiana Courts Trial Courts Directory lists contact details for every county court in Indiana. Use it to verify which court division handles your type of case in Montgomery County or to find a direct number for specific court staff.
The Indiana Child Support Bureau provides services for establishing, modifying, and enforcing child support orders in Montgomery County.
Any family can use bureau services, not only those who receive public assistance.
Montgomery County Child Support Services
Child support in Montgomery County is set using Indiana's Income Shares Model under IC 31-16. Both parents' incomes factor into the calculation to arrive at a support amount that reflects what the child would have had if the household had stayed together. The resulting order is part of the family court record and is on file with the clerk's office in Crawfordsville.
The Indiana Child Support Bureau provides Title IV-D services to families in Montgomery County. The bureau helps with setting up new orders, modifying existing ones, and enforcing payments when they fall behind. Tools include wage withholding, tax refund intercepts, and license suspension. All families are eligible for these services, not only those on public assistance. Visit the Child Support Bureau page to start a case or ask about your options.
For quick information about a support case, call the Indiana Child Support Hotline at 800-840-8757. Automated services run all day and night. Live staff take calls Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The line provides payment history, upcoming hearing dates, and general case status.
Paternity cases in Montgomery County are filed under IC 31-14. Legal paternity must be established before the court can enter custody or support orders for a child born outside of marriage. The clerk's office in Crawfordsville handles these filings just as it handles all other family court matters.
Note: The Child Support Bureau handles financial support only. Custody, parenting time, and property questions require separate court proceedings and often need a private attorney or the court's self-service resources.
Legal Help in Montgomery County
Indiana Legal Services offers free civil legal help to income-qualifying residents throughout Indiana. Their attorneys handle dissolution, custody, and protection order cases. Contact the organization to find which office covers Montgomery County and whether you qualify based on income guidelines.
The Indiana Courts Self-Service Legal Center provides court-approved forms and plain-language instructions for common family court matters. You can find forms for dissolution of marriage, custody modifications, and support petitions without any cost. The center doesn't give legal advice, but the guides are detailed enough to walk you through a straightforward filing on your own.
The Parenting Time Helpline is staffed by licensed Indiana attorneys who answer questions about parenting time guidelines free of charge. Call 844-836-0003, Monday through Friday, noon to 5:00 p.m. This is a useful resource for quick questions about visitation schedules or parenting plan disputes without the cost of hiring a lawyer.
For private representation, the Indiana State Bar Association runs a lawyer referral service that can match you with a family law attorney in the Crawfordsville area. Contested cases, complex custody disputes, or those with significant property or support issues are often easier to handle with an attorney involved from the start.
Cities in Montgomery County
Montgomery County is a west-central Indiana county with Crawfordsville as the county seat. Other communities in the county include New Market, Waynetown, Waveland, and New Ross. None of the cities and towns in Montgomery County meet the 100,000 population threshold for a dedicated city page on this site. All family court cases for Montgomery County residents are filed at the courthouse in Crawfordsville, and the clerk's office there serves everyone in the county.
Nearby Counties
Montgomery County borders several counties in west-central Indiana. Your county of residence at the time of filing is usually the correct jurisdiction for family court matters.