Union Parish Dissolution of Marriage Records

Dissolution of marriage records in Union Parish are held by the Clerk of Court in Farmerville, where the 3rd Judicial District Court handles all family law filings. You can request records in person at the courthouse, by phone, or by mail. Call ahead to confirm availability and current fees before making a trip.

Union Parish Clerk of Court

The Union Parish Clerk of Court in Farmerville keeps all dissolution of marriage case files for the 3rd Judicial District. The office is at 211 N. Main Street in Farmerville. The main line is (318) 368-3055. Under Louisiana Public Records Law, La. R.S. 44:1, dissolution of marriage records are public and available for inspection during business hours. There is no charge to view records. Fees apply when you request copies or certified documents.

Union Parish is a rural north Louisiana parish with around 22,000 residents. The clerk's office is the sole point of access for dissolution of marriage records filed in the parish. Because the office is smaller than those in metropolitan areas, calling ahead is a good idea. Staff at (318) 368-3055 can confirm whether your case is on file, what information you need to bring, and whether same-day copies are available. This is especially useful for older cases that may require physical retrieval from archives.

Dissolution of marriage cases are public court records. Anyone can request access. The person making the request does not have to be a party to the case. You do need to provide enough information to identify the record, such as the names of both spouses and the approximate year of the case. The clerk will search the index and confirm whether a match is found before processing a copy request.

3rd Judicial District Court Dissolution of Marriage

All dissolution of marriage cases in Union Parish are filed in the 3rd Judicial District Court. The courthouse is in Farmerville at 211 N. Main Street, the same address as the Clerk of Court office. Judges of the 3rd JDC handle all family law matters for the district, including dissolution of marriage, child custody, support, and community property division.

Louisiana Civil Code Article 102 is the no-fault path to dissolution of marriage. One spouse files a petition, and then a waiting period begins. The wait is 180 days when no minor children are involved, or 365 days when the couple has minor children. After the waiting period, the filing spouse files a rule to show cause, and the court enters the final judgment. Article 103 allows an immediate petition when spouses have already been living separate and apart for the required time, or when a fault ground exists such as adultery, felony conviction, or physical or sexual abuse.

Before filing in Union Parish, at least one spouse must have been domiciled in Louisiana for six months. The case is filed in the parish where either spouse lives at the time of filing. If you live in Union Parish, you file here. If your spouse lives in a neighboring parish, you can still file in Union Parish if you are a Louisiana resident and meet the six-month requirement.

Community property rules under Louisiana Civil Code Article 2325 apply to most marriages in the parish. When a dissolution of marriage is finalized, the community property must be divided. This is done either by a partition agreement that both spouses sign, or by the court if the spouses cannot agree. Either way, the agreement or judgment is filed with the Clerk of Court and becomes part of the public record.

If you are representing yourself in a dissolution of marriage case in the 3rd JDC, the clerk's office can tell you what forms are required and what the filing process looks like. They cannot give legal advice, but they can point you to the local rules and required checklists for judgment filings.

How to Get Dissolution of Marriage Records in Union Parish

Union Parish dissolution of marriage records are available in person at the Farmerville courthouse or by mail. Online access may be limited for this parish, so calling first is the best approach. The clerk at (318) 368-3055 can tell you what is searchable electronically and what needs a physical request.

For in-person requests, go to 211 N. Main Street in Farmerville during business hours. Bring the names of both spouses, the approximate year of the case, and a valid government-issued photo ID. The clerk will search the index and pull the case file. You pay a search fee plus a per-page copy charge. Certified copies add a certification fee. Fees are set by state law; confirm current amounts by calling ahead, as these can change when the legislature updates the fee schedule.

For mail requests, write to the Union Parish Clerk of Court at 211 N. Main Street, Farmerville, LA 71241. Include the case details, a copy of your photo ID, a self-addressed stamped envelope, and a check or money order for the fees. The office will process the request and return copies by mail. Mail requests may take longer than in-person visits, especially during busy periods or when the office needs to retrieve physical files.

If you are not sure which parish holds your dissolution of marriage record, consider where you or your spouse lived when the case was filed. Dissolution of marriage is filed in the parish where either spouse was domiciled at the time. If both spouses have moved since then, the record still stays in the parish where the case was originally filed.

Louisiana Resources for Dissolution of Marriage in Union Parish

The Law Library of Louisiana divorce guide explains both Article 102 and Article 103 procedures in plain language. It is free to access online and walks through what you need to file, how the waiting periods work, and what the final judgment covers. This is a good starting point if you are not sure which type of dissolution applies to your situation.

The Louisiana Supreme Court website provides links to self-help resources and approved forms. The Louisiana State Bar Association runs a lawyer referral service. Call them to find a family law attorney who handles cases in the 3rd Judicial District. If you cannot afford an attorney, call 211 to ask about legal aid services available to Union Parish residents.

The Louisiana Supreme Court site links to court rules, self-help forms, and resources that apply to dissolution of marriage cases across the state, including in Union Parish.

The Louisiana court records portal can help you find case information across parishes and confirm details before submitting a formal records request to the Union Parish Clerk of Court.

The Louisiana Department of Health does not issue dissolution of marriage decrees. LDH handles birth, death, and marriage certificates only. For certified copies of a dissolution of marriage judgment in Union Parish, contact the Clerk of Court in Farmerville.

Nearby Parishes

Union Parish is in north-central Louisiana. Dissolution of marriage cases must be filed in the parish where either spouse lives at the time of filing. If a case was filed in a neighboring parish, contact that parish's clerk directly.