Search Morgan County Family Court Records
Morgan County family court records are filed with and kept by the Morgan County Clerk at the courthouse in Martinsville, Indiana. The clerk's office handles dissolution of marriage, child custody, parenting time, child support, and paternity cases, and Indiana's free online case search tools give the public access to many of these records without a visit to the courthouse.
Morgan County Quick Facts
Morgan County Family Court Records at the Clerk's Office
The Morgan County Clerk is the official keeper of all family court records filed in the county. Every dissolution case, custody action, child support order, and paternity filing goes through this office. Staff accept new filings, assign case numbers, collect required fees, and maintain the case documents that form the public record. If you need to file or look up a family court matter in Morgan County, the clerk's office at the Martinsville courthouse is your first stop.
Copies of records cost $1 per page. Certified copies carry an additional $3 per document. Bring a valid photo ID when you visit in person. Staff search by name or case number and can usually pull a recent file fairly quickly. Clerks are not able to give legal advice, but they can tell you what forms exist, what's in a case file, and where to find additional resources.
Morgan County sits just south of Indianapolis and sees a steady family court caseload. The county uses a circuit court and a superior court to handle family law matters. Dissolution of marriage cases fall under IC 31-15, which sets out the grounds and process for ending a marriage in Indiana. Child custody and parenting time cases are governed by IC 31-17. All case records from both courts are maintained at the Morgan County Courthouse in Martinsville.
| Clerk's Office | Morgan County Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | Morgan County Courthouse 10 E Washington St Martinsville, IN 46151 |
| Phone | 765-342-1025 |
| 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: Final divorce decrees are not available for electronic download. To get a certified copy of a dissolution decree from Morgan County, contact the clerk's office directly.
The Indiana Courts Public Records Portal is the statewide hub for accessing court case information and learning how to request records from any Indiana county.
The portal links to MyCase and to guidance for records not available through the online system.
Searching Family Court Records in Morgan County
Indiana's free statewide case search tool, MyCase, covers Morgan County family court filings along with every other county in Indiana. Search by party name, case number, or attorney without creating an account. The system provides case type, filing date, party names, and upcoming hearing dates. It runs around the clock and is usually the fastest way to find out whether a case exists in the system.
Morgan County does not maintain its own separate court records website. The Indiana Courts Public Records Portal is the main statewide access point and links to MyCase and other tools. Keep in mind that not all documents are online. Older paper files, sealed records, and physical exhibits may exist only at the courthouse. For those records, contact the clerk's office directly or plan a visit during business hours.
For in-person searches, go to the Morgan County Courthouse in Martinsville. Staff can pull records by name or case number. If you're searching for older cases that predate electronic filing, calling 765-342-1025 ahead of time helps staff locate the right paper file before you arrive. This is especially useful if the records you need are from several years back or stored off-site.
Use the Indiana Courts Trial Courts Directory to find current contact information for any court division in Morgan County. It lists every county court in Indiana and is a good resource when you need to reach a specific division or confirm where to send a request.
The Indiana Courts trial courts directory lists contact information for Morgan County courts along with all other counties in Indiana.
Use the directory to find the right court division or contact number for family court matters in Martinsville.
Morgan County Child Support Services
Child support in Morgan County is calculated using Indiana's Income Shares Model under IC 31-16. The court uses both parents' incomes to set a support amount that reflects what the child would have received if the family had stayed together. Once a judge approves the order, it becomes part of the family court record and is stored with the Morgan County Clerk in Martinsville.
The Indiana Child Support Bureau offers Title IV-D services to Morgan County families. These services cover establishing new orders, modifying existing ones when circumstances change, and enforcing payments that have fallen behind. Enforcement tools include wage withholding, tax refund intercepts, and license suspension. All families are eligible, not only those receiving public benefits. Visit the Child Support Bureau to start a case or learn about available services.
For quick questions about an existing support case, call the Indiana Child Support Hotline at 800-840-8757. The automated system operates around the clock. Live agents are available Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The line handles payment inquiries, case status checks, and general questions about open support orders.
Paternity cases in Morgan County are filed under IC 31-14. Legal paternity must be established before the court can enter custody or support orders for children born outside of marriage. The clerk's office in Martinsville handles these filings the same way it handles all other family court matters.
Note: The Child Support Bureau handles financial support only. Questions about custody, parenting time, and property are separate matters that require court action and, in most cases, legal assistance.
Legal Help in Morgan County
For free civil legal assistance in Morgan County, Indiana Legal Services serves income-qualifying residents statewide. Their attorneys handle dissolution, custody, and protection orders. Contact the organization to find the office covering Morgan County and to check your eligibility based on income guidelines.
The Indiana Courts Self-Service Legal Center provides court-approved forms and plain-language instructions for common family law actions. Forms for dissolution, custody petitions, and support modifications are available at no cost. The materials are designed for people who represent themselves in court. The center doesn't provide legal advice, but the instructions are clear and detailed enough for straightforward cases.
The Parenting Time Helpline connects you with licensed Indiana attorneys who answer questions about parenting time guidelines at no charge. Call 844-836-0003, Monday through Friday from noon to 5:00 p.m. This is helpful for quick questions about standard visitation schedules or how courts handle parenting plan disputes in Indiana.
If you need private representation, the Indiana State Bar Association runs a lawyer referral service. A family law attorney with experience in Morgan County courts can help with contested divorces, complex custody disputes, and support issues that go beyond what self-help resources can handle. The bar can match you with someone who knows the local courts.
Cities in Morgan County
Morgan County is located south of Indianapolis in central Indiana. Martinsville serves as the county seat, and other communities in the county include Mooresville, Brooklyn, Monrovia, and Paragon. None of the cities and towns in Morgan County reach the 100,000 population threshold for a dedicated city page on this site. All family court cases for Morgan County residents are filed at the courthouse in Martinsville, and all county residents have access to the same clerk services there.
Nearby Counties
Morgan County borders several counties in central and south-central Indiana. Your county of residence at the time of filing is generally the correct jurisdiction for family court matters.