Sangamon County Divorce Records

Sangamon County divorce records are official court documents created when married couples legally end their marriage through the Circuit Court’s Family Division. These records track the entire divorce process, from the first filing to the final decree, and are kept as part of the county’s family law case files.

In Illinois, divorce records are public, so basic case information is available to anyone. However, some sensitive documents, such as financial affidavits, child custody evaluations, and sealed settlement agreements, may be restricted to protect privacy.

Typical divorce records include the names of both parties (petitioner and respondent), case numbers, filing dates, final judgment dates, and divorce decrees that outline the terms of the dissolution. Records may also contain property division orders, spousal maintenance (alimony) arrangements, and parenting plans when children are involved. Sangamon County, the sixth-most populous county in Illinois and home to the state capital, Springfield, handles hundreds of divorce cases each year.

These records can be searched through the court’s online portal using party names or case numbers, but detailed documents usually require an in-person review. Certified copies of divorce decrees can be obtained from the Family Court clerk’s office for legal purposes like name changes, remarriage, or benefit claims.

County	Court Name	Address	Phone Number	Office Hours
Sangamon County	Sangamon County Circuit Court - Family Division	200 S. Ninth Street, Springfield, IL 62701	(217) 753-6674	Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM-4:30 PM