Curious: Are Divorce Records Public?

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Hey everyone,

Quick question—are divorce records considered public information? I’m trying to figure out if they can be accessed by just anyone or if there are restrictions. Anyone have the scoop on this?

Thanks for the help!

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Divorce records are generally considered public information, but the level of access can vary depending on the state or country. In many places, anyone can request a copy of a divorce record, but some states have restrictions due to the sensitive information these records might contain.

For instance here in the US, you can usually obtain divorce records through the state’s vital records office or the county clerk where the divorce was finalized. However, some states may limit access to certain details to protect privacy.

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Divorce records are generally accessible, some states limit access due to personal or sensitive information.I can advice you to always check the specific rules in your jurisdiction to be sure.

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It depends on where they got their marriage paperwork, like a county. After that, you should be able to check the website for that county to see if they have any public records of the divorce or something.