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Logan County Divorce Records

How To Find a Divorce Record In Logan County in 2026

LoganCountyRecords.org provides access to publicly available information related to divorce records in Logan County, Kentucky. Members of the public may find case filings, final decrees, docket entries, and related court documents through official channels. Available record categories include dissolution of marriage petitions, final judgments, property settlement agreements, child custody orders, and support determinations. Access and completeness of records may vary depending on the age of the case and applicable confidentiality provisions.

Divorce records in Logan County may be searched through official resources including the Kentucky Court of Justice case management system, the Logan County Circuit Court Clerk's office, public access terminals located at the courthouse, and online tools provided by the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

Multiple Search Methods:

Online Searches:

1. Clerk of Court Case Search

The Kentucky Court of Justice provides an online case search portal through which members of the public may search for divorce and dissolution of marriage cases filed in Logan County. Basic case information, including party names, case numbers, filing dates, and docket entries, is available at no charge. Copies of actual documents may require payment of applicable fees.

Access the Kentucky Court of Justice case information portal to search Logan County Circuit Court records
Search by party name, case number, or attorney name
Free basic case information
Document copies require payment of per-page fees

2. State Court System Portal

The Kentucky Court of Justice maintains a statewide electronic filing and case management system that consolidates records across all 120 counties. Members of the public may search across jurisdictions using the Kentucky eCourts portal.

Statewide search capability
Consolidated database covering all Kentucky circuit courts
Useful when the county of filing is uncertain

3. State Vital Records

The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Office of Vital Statistics, maintains divorce certificates for dissolutions granted in Kentucky. Under current law, certified copies of divorce certificates are available through the state vital records office. The Kentucky marriage and divorce certificate request process requires identification of the county where the divorce decree was issued.

Divorce certificates available for dissolutions recorded statewide
Certified copies available for a fee
Useful for legal proof of divorce status when full case file is not required

In-Person Searches:

Clerk of Court Family Division:

Logan County Circuit Court Clerk
200 West Fourth Street
Russellville, KY 42276
Phone: (270) 726-2424
Logan - Kentucky Court of Justice

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Services available in person:
- Search case files by party name or case number
- View documents at public access terminals
- Request certified copies of final decrees and orders
- Staff assistance for locating records

Records Department:

The Logan County Circuit Court Clerk maintains both active and archived case files. Historical records predating electronic filing may be stored in paper format and may require additional retrieval time. Certified copy requests for archived cases are accepted at the clerk's office during regular business hours.

By Mail:

Written Request:

Mail to: Logan County Circuit Court Clerk, 200 West Fourth Street, Russellville, KY 42276
Include the following with each request:
- Full legal names of both parties
- Maiden names, if applicable
- Approximate date of divorce or date range
- Case number, if known
- Requestor's full name and contact information
- Purpose of request, if required by the clerk
- Payment for applicable copy and certification fees
- Self-addressed stamped envelope for return of documents
Processing time: Requests are processed within approximately one to two weeks, subject to volume and record availability

By Phone:

Limited Information:

Logan County Circuit Court Clerk: (270) 726-2424
Staff may confirm:
- Whether a case exists in the system
- Case number and filing date
- Current case status
Staff cannot provide:
- Detailed document contents by phone
- Copies of documents
- Confidential or restricted information

Through Attorneys:

Members of the public who require access to sealed documents or who face complex record retrieval situations may engage licensed Kentucky attorneys. Attorneys of record have professional access to case files and may petition the court for access to restricted materials. The Kentucky Bar Association provides a lawyer referral service for members of the public seeking legal representation.

Information Needed for Search:

Essential Information:

Full legal names of both spouses
Maiden names, if applicable
Approximate date of divorce
Case number, if known

Helpful Information:

Date and location of marriage
Previous addresses in Logan County
Names of minor children, if applicable
Names of attorneys of record, if known

Search in Correct County:

Divorce proceedings in Kentucky are filed in the Circuit Court of the county where either spouse resided at the time of filing. Members of the public who are uncertain of the filing county may need to search multiple counties. A divorce may not be searched in the county where the marriage occurred unless one of the parties also resided there at the time of filing.

Under KRS § 403.140, one spouse must have been a resident of Kentucky for 180 days immediately preceding the filing of the petition for dissolution of marriage. The petition is filed in the Circuit Court of the county where either spouse resides.

Time Considerations:

Recent divorces may not appear in the online system immediately following the final hearing; members of the public should allow several business days to weeks for processing
Older divorces, particularly those predating electronic filing, may be archived in paper format and may require additional retrieval time
Cases that have not yet been finalized will appear as pending and will not reflect a final decree

What If You Can't Find a Record:

Verify the correct county of filing
Attempt alternate spellings of party names, including maiden names and name variations
Search under both spouses' names
Check the Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics for a divorce certificate
Contact the Logan County Circuit Court Clerk at (270) 726-2424 for assistance

What Are Logan County Divorce Records?

Logan County divorce records are official court documents generated during dissolution of marriage proceedings filed in the Logan County Circuit Court. These records constitute part of the permanent public court record maintained by the Circuit Court Clerk and are subject to the Kentucky Open Records Act, KRS § 61.870 et seq., which establishes the public's right of access to government records.

Types of Divorce Records:

Court Case Files:

Petition for dissolution of marriage
Response or answer to petition
Financial affidavits submitted by both parties
Proposed and final parenting plans
Marital settlement agreements
Motions, responses, and court orders
Transcripts of court hearings
Final judgment of dissolution of marriage

Final Decree:

The final judgment of dissolution of marriage is the official court order terminating the marital relationship. It constitutes legal proof of divorce and establishes the following:

Date of dissolution
Division of marital property and debts
Alimony or maintenance awards, if any
Child custody and timesharing arrangements, if applicable
Child support orders, if applicable
Restoration of former name, if requested Certified copies of the final decree are available through the Logan County Circuit Court Clerk.

Supporting Documents:

Marriage certificate submitted as evidence
Financial disclosure documents
Property inventories and appraisals
Parenting plan details and modifications
Post-judgment modification orders

Purpose of Divorce Records:

Legal Purposes:

Proof of marital status for remarriage
Name change documentation
Property transfer and title recording
Estate planning and beneficiary designations
Immigration proceedings
Social Security benefit determinations

Personal Purposes:

Genealogical and family history research
Personal record keeping
Verification of divorce terms and obligations

Who Maintains Divorce Records:

The Logan County Circuit Court Clerk serves as the primary custodian of all divorce case files, maintains complete records indexed by party name, and provides certified copies upon request. The Logan County Clerk's Office online records portal provides access to certain archived public records, though divorce case files are maintained separately by the Circuit Court Clerk. The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Office of Vital Statistics, maintains divorce certificates at the state level.

Legal Framework:

Dissolution of marriage proceedings in Kentucky are governed by KRS § 403.010 et seq., the Kentucky Dissolution of Marriage Act. This statute establishes the grounds for dissolution, residency requirements, property division standards, and child custody determinations. Public access to court records is governed by the Kentucky Open Records Act and the Kentucky Rules of Civil Procedure.

Are Logan County Divorce Records Public?

Divorce records filed in Logan County Circuit Court are public court records subject to the Kentucky Open Records Act. Members of the public may access basic case information, docket entries, and most filed documents without demonstrating a specific need or interest. Certain categories of information within divorce files are restricted or redacted pursuant to court rules and state law.

Public Access Policy:

What Is Public:

Case number and filing date
Names of parties to the proceeding
Names of attorneys of record
Court hearing dates and docket entries
Court orders and judgments
Final divorce decree
Property division orders
General case status

What May Be Restricted:

Financial Information:

Social Security numbers are redacted from all public filings pursuant to court rules
Bank account and credit card numbers are redacted
Detailed financial statements may be subject to limited access
Tax returns submitted as exhibits may be sealed or restricted

Children's Information:

Names and addresses of minor children may be redacted
Schools attended by children are not disclosed
Medical and psychological information concerning children is restricted
Child custody evaluations may be sealed by court order
Guardian ad litem reports are subject to restricted access

Sensitive Personal Information:

Domestic violence allegations and supporting evidence
Mental health and substance abuse records
Medical records submitted as exhibits
Personal addresses in cases involving protective orders

Sealed Records:

Cases may be sealed in whole or in part by court order
High-profile cases may be subject to protective orders
Mediation communications are confidential and not part of the public record
Confidential settlement terms may be incorporated by reference without full disclosure

Legal Basis for Public Access:

As stated by the Kentucky Court of Justice, "court records are presumptively open to the public." Restrictions on access require a specific legal basis, and the court applies a balancing test weighing the public interest in transparency against the privacy interests of the parties and, in particular, the best interests of minor children.

Who Can Access Records:

General public: May access most case information, view docket summaries, and obtain copies of public documents upon payment of applicable fees
Parties to the case: Have full access to their own case files, including documents subject to restricted public access
Attorneys of record: Have professional access to case files and may petition for access to sealed materials upon a showing of good cause
Researchers and media: May access public portions of case files; sealed records require court authorization

Restrictions on Use:

Access to divorce records may not be used for stalking, harassment, identity theft, or any purpose that violates a court-issued protective order. Permitted uses include legal proceedings, background research, genealogical research, news reporting, and academic research.

How Much Does It Cost to Get Divorce Records in Logan County?

The Logan County Circuit Court Clerk charges standard fees for copies and certifications of divorce records. Current fees are established pursuant to Kentucky statute and apply to all requests regardless of the method of submission.

Service	Standard Fee
Plain copy (per page)	$0.25 per page
Certified copy of final decree	$5.00 per document
Certification fee (per document)	$5.00
Search fee	No charge for basic name search
Electronic copy (if available)	Varies by request

Inspection of public records at the courthouse is available at no charge during regular business hours
Certified copies of divorce certificates obtained through the Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics are subject to a separate fee schedule; at present, the state charges $6.00 for the first copy and $4.00 for each additional copy of the same record requested at the same time
Payment methods accepted at the Logan County Circuit Court Clerk's office include cash, check, and money order payable to the Logan County Circuit Court Clerk; members of the public should confirm current accepted payment methods directly with the clerk's office
Fee waivers may be available for indigent parties upon submission of an affidavit of indigency; members of the public seeking a fee waiver should inquire directly with the clerk's office
No fee is charged for members of the public to view records on public access terminals located at the courthouse

What's Included in Divorce Records in Logan County

A complete divorce case file maintained by the Logan County Circuit Court Clerk contains all documents filed with the court from the initiation of proceedings through final judgment and any post-judgment actions.

Basic Case Information:

Case number, court name, and division
Names of petitioner and respondent
Judge assigned to the case
Attorneys of record for each party
Date of filing and case type designation
Filing fees paid

Initial Pleadings:

The petition for dissolution of marriage sets forth the petitioner's identifying information, the respondent's identifying information, the date and location of the marriage, the date of separation if applicable, the grounds for dissolution (Kentucky is a no-fault state requiring only a showing of irretrievable breakdown of the marriage), information concerning minor children, claims regarding marital property, and the relief requested. The respondent's answer or response sets forth the respondent's position, admissions or denials of the petition's allegations, and any counterpetition for relief.

Financial affidavits submitted by both parties disclose income from all sources, monthly expenses, assets including real property, vehicles, bank accounts, investment and retirement accounts, and personal property, as well as all liabilities including mortgages, vehicle loans, credit card debt, and other obligations.

Discovery Documents:

Financial disclosure documents including tax returns, pay stubs, and account statements
Interrogatories and answers under oath
Requests for production of documents and responses
Deposition transcripts, if taken

Property-Related Documents:

Marital asset inventory with descriptions and values
Debt inventory
Real property appraisals
Business valuations, if applicable
Expert reports on asset values

Children-Related Documents (if applicable):

The parenting plan filed with the court establishes legal custody (decision-making authority), physical custody and primary residence, the regular timesharing schedule, holiday and vacation schedules, transportation arrangements, and provisions governing relocation. Child support calculation worksheets reflect both parties' income, the number of overnights with each parent, health insurance costs, and childcare costs, and establish the support amount ordered.

Custody evaluations ordered by the court, guardian ad litem reports, and home studies may be included in the case file, though these documents are subject to restricted access.

Settlement Documents:

The marital settlement agreement, when the parties reach a negotiated resolution, comprehensively addresses property division, debt allocation, spousal maintenance, child-related provisions, tax treatment of transfers, and attorney fee allocation. Mediation agreements, if the parties participated in mediation, may be incorporated into the settlement agreement; however, mediation communications themselves are confidential and are not part of the public record.

Court Orders and Judgments:

Temporary orders entered during the pendency of the case may address temporary custody, temporary support, temporary use of marital property, and temporary restraining orders. The final judgment of dissolution of marriage constitutes the court's definitive order terminating the marriage, making findings of fact and conclusions of law, dividing marital property and debts, establishing support obligations, and addressing all other issues presented to the court.

Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDROs), when retirement accounts are divided, are entered as separate orders directing plan administrators to divide retirement benefits.

Post-Judgment Documents (if applicable):

Petitions to modify custody, timesharing, or support
Court orders on modification petitions
Contempt motions and orders
Income deduction orders for support enforcement
Liens filed in connection with property division

What's Typically Confidential or Sealed:

Social Security numbers (redacted from all public filings)
Bank account and financial account numbers (redacted)
Children's residential addresses and school information
Domestic violence details (may be sealed by court order)
Mental health evaluations and substance abuse records
Mediation communications (confidential by statute)
Settlement negotiations not incorporated into filed documents

How to Get Proof of Divorce in Logan County?

Proof of divorce in Logan County may be obtained through two primary channels: a certified copy of the final judgment of dissolution of marriage from the Logan County Circuit Court Clerk, or a certified divorce certificate from the Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics.

Certified Copy of Final Decree (Circuit Court Clerk):

A certified copy of the final judgment of dissolution of marriage is the most comprehensive form of proof of divorce and is accepted for all legal purposes including remarriage, name change, property transfer, and immigration proceedings.

Submit a written or in-person request to the Logan County Circuit Court Clerk at 200 West Fourth Street, Russellville, KY 42276, or call (270) 726-2424
Provide the full names of both parties, the approximate date of divorce, and the case number if known
Pay the applicable certification fee
Certified copies are available in person during regular business hours or by mail upon receipt of a written request and payment

Certified Divorce Certificate (State Vital Records):

The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Office of Vital Statistics, issues certified divorce certificates for dissolutions recorded in Kentucky. Members of the public may request a Kentucky marriage and divorce certificate by submitting a completed application with the required fee and identification.

Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics
275 East Main Street
Frankfort, KY 40621
Phone: (502) 564-4212
Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services - Vital Statistics

Requests may be submitted in person, by mail, or through authorized third-party services
Applicants must provide the names of both parties, the county where the divorce was granted, and the approximate year of the divorce
A certified copy will be issued if the record is on file; if the record is not found, the fee is retained as a search fee

Can a Divorce Be Confidential in Logan County?

Divorce proceedings in Logan County are presumptively public, but Kentucky law and court rules permit certain records or portions of records to be sealed or treated as confidential under defined circumstances.

Domestic violence cases: When a party to a dissolution proceeding is also subject to a domestic violence order, the court may restrict public access to address information and other identifying details to protect the safety of the protected party
Sealed records by court order: Either party may petition the Logan County Circuit Court to seal specific documents or the entire case file upon a showing of good cause; the court applies a balancing test weighing privacy interests against the public interest in open court records
Children's information: Pursuant to Kentucky court rules, information identifying the residential address, school, or medical condition of minor children is subject to redaction from publicly accessible filings
Mediation communications: Under Kentucky law, all communications made in the course of court-ordered mediation are confidential and are not subject to disclosure or admissibility in any court proceeding
Mental health and medical records: Records reflecting a party's mental health treatment, substance abuse treatment, or medical condition submitted as exhibits may be sealed by court order
Financial account numbers: Social Security numbers and financial account numbers are redacted from all public filings as a matter of standard court practice

Members of the public seeking to seal a divorce record must file a motion with the Logan County Circuit Court and demonstrate a specific legal basis for confidentiality. The Kentucky Court of Justice provides information on court procedures applicable to record sealing requests.

How Long Does Logan County Keep Divorce Records?

Logan County Circuit Court divorce records are retained for extended periods consistent with Kentucky court record retention schedules and the permanent nature of final judgments.

Final judgments of dissolution of marriage are considered permanent court records and are retained indefinitely; these records do not expire and remain accessible through the Logan County Circuit Court Clerk
Complete case files for contested and uncontested dissolutions are retained for a minimum period established by the Kentucky Court of Justice records retention schedule; at present, civil case files including dissolution of marriage proceedings are retained for a minimum of ten years following the close of the case, with permanent retention of final judgments
Electronic records for cases filed through the Kentucky eCourts system are maintained in the statewide case management system and are accessible through the Kentucky Court of Justice case information portal
Paper records for older cases predating electronic filing are maintained in the Logan County Circuit Court Clerk's office or in archival storage; retrieval of archived paper records may require additional processing time
Post-judgment modification records are retained as part of the original case file and are subject to the same retention schedule as the underlying dissolution proceeding
State vital records: The Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics retains divorce certificates as permanent vital records; these records do not have an expiration date and remain available for certified copy requests indefinitely

The Kentucky Court of Justice records retention policies are established pursuant to administrative authority and are subject to periodic revision. Members of the public with questions regarding the retention status of a specific record should contact the Logan County Circuit Court Clerk directly at (270) 726-2424.