How do I gan access to my parents divorce court records when I turn 18?
helloalix asked:
My parents have been divorced for about six or seven years now, and my mom has put my father and I through absolute hell. I live with my mom, but a lot of things aspired, and I know she lied to me about a lot of important things that have to do with her taking money from me and my job, lying to me about how much money she has so I have to pay her, among other things. My dad says he will not speak to me about what my mom has said in court, but he says when I turn 18 I will be able to gain access to the divorce court records and read what has gone on between them, and see how much each one is lying. This is very important to me, I am not just being nosy, it has to do with a LOT of other things,including illegal things that my mom has done.
My parents have been divorced for about six or seven years now, and my mom has put my father and I through absolute hell. I live with my mom, but a lot of things aspired, and I know she lied to me about a lot of important things that have to do with her taking money from me and my job, lying to me about how much money she has so I have to pay her, among other things. My dad says he will not speak to me about what my mom has said in court, but he says when I turn 18 I will be able to gain access to the divorce court records and read what has gone on between them, and see how much each one is lying. This is very important to me, I am not just being nosy, it has to do with a LOT of other things,including illegal things that my mom has done.
So, how do I go about gaining access to these records the day I turn 18?
I would REALLY appreciate any info anyone has on this, as I turn 18 very very soon.
Go to the courthouse and ask for the file. The file will have a number that you can find out through their names and the year of the divorce. I’m not sure what being 18 has to do with it. All divorce files are public property; anybody can look at them unless they are sealed (very rare.)
It’s a matter of public record, so you should be able to go to your local courthouse or county courthouse and get a copy of them. Be prepared to show ID.
its public record. call the courthouse and find out what you need in order to access the specific records. good luck
sometimes the past is best left in the past…
sometimes its worth digging up.
only you can decide.
They will be available at your county courthouse in the law library. Sometimes details of a divorce can be sealed, so go with an open mind!
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Using its Public Record Databases.