Stafford County Divorce Records
Stafford County divorce records are legal documents created by the county courts during the process of officially dissolving a marriage. The key element of a divorce record is the divorce decree, which is signed by a judge to signify the finality of the divorce. The Stafford Circuit Court maintains divorce records and makes them available upon request, with some restrictions. Basic information about the divorce can be recovered, while more detailed or sensitive information is restricted. Certified copies of divorce records are only available to the former spouses, their legal representatives, and individuals with a verifiable interest.
Publicly available information in a divorce record includes the names of parties involved in the case, filing dates, the status of the divorce, and case numbers. Information that is restricted includes information on minors (children), bank information, and social security numbers. Individuals can access divorce records by contacting the Stafford Circuit Court Clerk’s Office or the Virginia Department of Health (Office of Vital Records), especially for certified copies. An online lookup of divorce records can be done on the Virginia Courts Case Information website.
County | Court Name | Address | Phone Number | Office Hours |
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Stafford County | Stafford Circuit Court | 1300 Courthouse Road Stafford, VA 22554 | (540) 658-8750 | Monday to Friday |