New Iberia Dissolution of Marriage Records
New Iberia dissolution of marriage records are filed and maintained by the Iberia Parish Clerk of Court, located right in New Iberia at 300 Iberia Street. New Iberia serves as both the parish seat and the largest city in Iberia Parish, which means residents have convenient access to the courthouse where their dissolution of marriage cases are filed. The 16th Judicial District Court handles all family law matters for Iberia Parish, and the clerk's office at 300 Iberia Street is the place to file a petition, search an existing case, or obtain certified copies of dissolution of marriage judgments.
New Iberia Quick Facts
Where to File for Dissolution of Marriage in New Iberia
All dissolution of marriage cases for New Iberia residents are filed at the Iberia Parish Clerk of Court at 300 Iberia Street, Suite 100, New Iberia, LA 70560. The main phone number is (337) 365-7282. Because New Iberia is the parish seat, residents have the advantage of the courthouse being in their own city. There is no need to drive to a separate location.
The 16th Judicial District Court serves three parishes: Iberia, St. Martin, and St. Mary. For New Iberia residents in Iberia Parish, the clerk's office at 300 Iberia Street handles all filings. The court's judges rotate through the district's parishes, but your case will be filed in Iberia Parish and heard by 16th JDC judges assigned to Iberia.
The clerk's office maintains all dissolution of marriage case files for Iberia Parish. Cases are available for public review subject to any sealing orders. The clerk can assist you in locating a case by name or case number. Office hours are standard weekday business hours, but call ahead at (337) 365-7282 to confirm before visiting.
Online access to Iberia Parish dissolution of marriage records is available through the ClerkConnect portal. This system allows remote searches and viewing of court records without a trip to the courthouse.
The ClerkConnect portal provides New Iberia residents with online access to Iberia Parish dissolution of marriage case records. You can search by party name or case number through the portal.
| Court | 16th Judicial District Court |
|---|---|
| Parishes Served | Iberia, St. Martin, and St. Mary |
| Clerk | Iberia Parish Clerk of Court |
| Address | 300 Iberia Street, Suite 100 New Iberia, LA 70560 |
| Phone | (337) 365-7282 |
| Online Access | ClerkConnect Portal |
How to Search New Iberia Dissolution of Marriage Records
New Iberia residents can search dissolution of marriage records in three ways. The most convenient is the ClerkConnect online portal, which lets you search from home. You can also visit the clerk's office in person, or send a mail request. Each method has its own strengths depending on what you need.
For an online search through ClerkConnect, register for an account and select a subscription tier. You can search by party name or case number. The portal shows docket entries and case status, and depending on your access level, you may be able to download documents directly. This is the fastest option for a quick case lookup.
In-person searches at 300 Iberia Street let you review case files directly and ask staff for help locating records. Bring the full names of both parties and the approximate year of the case. Public terminals may be available for basic searches in the courthouse. For certified copies, make your request at the counter and pay the applicable fee.
Mail requests should be sent to the Iberia Parish Clerk of Court at 300 Iberia Street, Suite 100, New Iberia, LA 70560. Include party names, case year, a description of the documents you need, and payment for copy fees. Enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope. Call (337) 365-7282 to confirm current fees before mailing.
Note that the Louisiana Department of Health handles vital records like birth and death certificates, but it does not issue dissolution of marriage decrees. Your dissolution of marriage judgment comes from the Iberia Parish Clerk of Court, not from LDH.
New Iberia Dissolution of Marriage Record Fees
The Iberia Parish Clerk of Court charges fees for copies and searches of dissolution of marriage records. Call the clerk at (337) 365-7282 to get the current fee schedule before you visit or mail a request. Fees cover per-page copy charges and any certification costs for certified copies.
Certified copies of dissolution of marriage judgments cost more than uncertified copies. You need a certified copy when using the judgment for legal purposes like remarrying, updating a passport, or changing your name on government documents. Always confirm whether you need a certified copy or if an uncertified one will work for your purpose.
Filing fees for a new dissolution of marriage case are set by the 16th JDC. These fees can change, so confirm the current amount with the clerk before filing. Low-income residents can ask about fee waivers through the In Forma Pauperis process.
Dissolution of Marriage Filing Process for New Iberia Residents
New Iberia residents file for dissolution of marriage at the Iberia Parish Clerk of Court under Louisiana state law. At least one spouse must have been domiciled in Louisiana for six months before filing. Because New Iberia is the parish seat, filing is straightforward — the courthouse is right in the city.
Louisiana Civil Code Article 102 allows filing before the separation period is complete. After the petition is filed, there is a waiting period of 180 days when no minor children are involved, and 365 days when minor children are part of the case. During this time, the court can issue temporary orders for custody, use of the marital home, child support, and spousal support.
Article 103 of the Louisiana Civil Code lets spouses who have already been living separate and apart for the required period file for a dissolution of marriage judgment quickly, without the lengthy post-filing wait. This is the faster approach and is common when the required separation time has passed. Article 103 also allows fault-based grounds, but most couples file on no-fault grounds.
Louisiana's community property rules govern how assets and debts are divided in a dissolution of marriage. Under Civil Code Article 2325, property gained during the marriage belongs equally to both spouses. The dissolution of marriage judgment addresses the division of community property. Separate property, such as what each person owned before the marriage or received as a gift or inheritance, is not divided and stays with the individual spouse.
The Louisiana Department of Health does not issue dissolution of marriage records. The official record is the judgment signed by a 16th JDC judge and maintained by the Iberia Parish Clerk of Court at 300 Iberia Street.
Legal Help for New Iberia Residents
New Iberia residents who need legal assistance with dissolution of marriage can contact organizations serving Iberia Parish. Acadiana Legal Service Corporation provides free legal help to qualifying low-income residents in the area. Call 211 for referrals to local legal aid services.
The Louisiana State Bar Association can help you find a licensed family law attorney in the New Iberia area. The Law Library of Louisiana divorce guide is free online and explains Articles 102 and 103 in plain language, along with residency requirements and community property rules.
The 16th JDC may have self-help resources available through the clerk's office for pro se litigants. Ask about available guides and forms when you call the clerk at (337) 365-7282.
Iberia Parish Dissolution of Marriage Records
New Iberia is the parish seat and largest city in Iberia Parish. All dissolution of marriage filings for New Iberia residents go through the Iberia Parish Clerk of Court and the 16th Judicial District Court, both located at 300 Iberia Street. Visit the Iberia Parish page for complete clerk details, fee information, and additional dissolution of marriage resources for the parish.