Find Family Court Records in Union County
Union County family court records are held by the Union County Clerk at the courthouse in Liberty, Indiana. The office files and stores all cases involving dissolution of marriage, custody, child support, and paternity. Indiana's free online search tool, MyCase, covers many Union County cases, and the clerk handles in-person requests during regular business hours.
Union County Quick Facts
Union County Family Court Records and the Clerk's Office
The Union County Clerk is the official custodian of all family court records for the county. Union County is one of the smallest counties in Indiana by population, but the clerk's office operates with the same responsibilities as any other county. Every dissolution of marriage, custody filing, child support order, and paternity case is processed through this office. Staff assign case numbers, collect filing fees, and maintain all case documents as part of the public record.
If you need a certified copy of a court order, the clerk's office in Liberty is where you go. Copies run $1 per page. A certification stamp costs $3 per document. Staff can search records by party name or case number. Bring a valid photo ID when you visit. The office does not provide legal advice, but staff can show you what forms are used for common filings and how to get them.
Union County uses a circuit court structure. The circuit court handles all family law matters under IC 31-15 for dissolution and under IC 31-17 for custody and parenting time. The county is located on Indiana's eastern border with Ohio, so some residents may have questions about which state's courts apply. Generally, Indiana courts apply when at least one party has lived in Indiana for the required period before filing.
| Clerk's Office | Union County Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | Union County Courthouse 26 W Union St Liberty, IN 47353 |
| Phone | 765-458-6121 |
| 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 |
The Indiana Courts Public Records Portal has additional detail on what types of records are public and how to formally request records that are not available online.
The Indiana Courts Self-Service Legal Center offers forms, guides, and filing instructions for Indiana residents handling family court matters on their own.
The center is a free resource available to anyone navigating Indiana family courts.
Note: Certified copies of divorce decrees are not downloadable from any state website. You must request those directly from the Union County Clerk's office.
Searching Family Court Records in Union County
Indiana's free public case lookup is through MyCase. You can search by party name, case number, or attorney. The system returns basic case data including the filing date, case type, and any scheduled court dates. No account is needed for public access, and the system is up around the clock.
Union County does not maintain its own separate online records portal. The Indiana Courts Trial Courts Directory has contact details for the Union County circuit court and can help you confirm the right phone number or address if you have questions about a specific filing. That directory is a good backup when you need to reach a specific court division.
For in-person searches, visit the clerk's office at 26 W Union St in Liberty during regular hours. Staff can pull records by name or case number. Older files that predate electronic filing may take more time to retrieve. Call ahead at 765-458-6121 if you are looking for a case from many years ago. That gives staff time to locate the physical file before your visit.
Mail-in requests for copies are also an option. Send your written request to the clerk's office with the name of the parties, approximate filing year, and a check or money order for the copy fee. The clerk will send copies once payment is confirmed. Processing times vary but are generally handled within a few business days for straightforward requests.
The Indiana Courts trial court directory lists every county court in the state with address and contact information.
Use this to find the correct court for your case location.
Child Support Services in Union County
Child support in Union County is set using Indiana's Income Shares Model under IC 31-16. The formula looks at both parents' incomes and the number of children to produce a support amount. Once the court enters an order, it is filed with the clerk and becomes part of the family court record.
The Indiana Child Support Bureau provides free services to help set up, change, or enforce support orders. Any Indiana family can use the bureau, not just those on public assistance. Services include locating non-custodial parents, establishing paternity, and pursuing enforcement through wage garnishment or license suspension. The bureau works directly with the circuit court in Union County to process orders.
Call the Child Support Hotline at 800-840-8757 for quick case information. Automated service is available 24 hours a day. Live staff work Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. You can check payment history and get case updates without going to the courthouse.
Paternity cases are handled under IC 31-14. The court needs paternity established before it can enter a support or custody order for a child born outside of marriage. You can acknowledge paternity voluntarily at the hospital or file through the circuit court in Liberty. The clerk's office processes those filings just like any other family case.
Note: Child support enforcement is handled separately from custody. Contact the Child Support Bureau for support questions and the circuit court clerk for custody or parenting time matters.
Legal Help in Union County
Indiana Legal Services offers free civil legal help to income-qualifying residents. Their attorneys work on dissolution, custody, and protection order cases. Contact them to see if you qualify and which office serves Union County. As one of Indiana's smaller counties, Union County residents may need to connect with the organization's eastern Indiana office.
The Indiana Courts Self-Service Legal Center has free forms and plain-language guides for people who want to handle their own family court matters. You can get forms for dissolution, custody modifications, and support petitions. The center does not give advice, but the materials are written clearly for self-represented parties.
The Parenting Time Helpline is open Monday through Friday from noon to 5:00 p.m. Call 844-836-0003. Licensed attorneys answer questions about Indiana's parenting time guidelines, visitation disputes, and what courts expect in parenting plans. The service is free.
For private legal representation, the Indiana State Bar Association runs a lawyer referral program. A private attorney is worth considering if your case has contested assets, an ongoing custody dispute, or domestic violence concerns. The bar can point you toward someone who handles cases in Union and Wayne County courts, which are close by.
Cities in Union County
Union County is a small rural county in eastern Indiana near the Ohio border. Communities in the county, including Liberty, College Corner, and Brownsville, all use the Union County Courthouse for family court filings. No city in the county reaches the population threshold for a dedicated records page, but all residents have full access to the clerk's office and county court services in Liberty.
Nearby Counties
Union County borders several counties in eastern Indiana. If you are not certain which court has jurisdiction, your county of residence at the time of filing is typically the correct venue for family matters.