Hendry County Divorce Records

Divorce records in Hendry County, Florida, can be accessed through several channels. HendryCourt.us can help you find publicly available divorce record information for Hendry County. You can also obtain records directly from the circuit court that issued the decree, the Hendry County Clerk of Courts & Comptroller, or the Florida Department of Health, which serves as the state vital records office. The method you choose depends on whether you need a court file, a certified copy of the final judgment, or a dissolution of marriage certificate.

Hendry Divorce Records Search

In Florida, divorce cases — formally called dissolutions of marriage — are handled by the circuit court. The Hendry County Circuit Court, part of the Twentieth Judicial Circuit and now within the Sixth District Court of Appeal's jurisdiction, maintains case files for all divorces filed in the county. The Hendry County Clerk of Courts & Comptroller acts as the official custodian of these court records.

The divorce records collection at the clerk's office typically includes:

• Petitions for dissolution of marriage
• Final judgments of dissolution (divorce decrees)
• Marital settlement agreements
• Parenting plans and custody orders
• Child support orders
• Property distribution agreements
• Related motions and court orders

Separately, the Florida Department of Health maintains dissolution of marriage certificates from June 6, 1927, to present, as recorded by clerks of court statewide.

Hendry County Clerk of Courts & Comptroller

Where Divorce Records Are Filed in Hendry

Understanding where divorce records are filed helps you contact the right office for what you need.

Circuit Court — Divorce Case Files

All dissolution of marriage cases in Hendry County are filed in the Circuit Court, Family Division. After a judge signs the final judgment, the complete case file — including the decree, settlement agreements, and any custody or support orders — remains on file with the clerk of the circuit court. If you need the actual court documents, such as a certified copy of the final judgment or any filed pleading, contact the clerk's office directly.

Hendry County also has a courthouse location in Clewiston:

Florida Department of Health — Divorce Certificates

The clerk of court reports each finalized dissolution to the Florida Department of Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics. The department issues dissolution of marriage certificates, which serve as verification that a divorce occurred. These certificates do not contain the detailed terms of the decree — they confirm the names of the parties, the date of the final judgment, and the county where it was granted.

Which Office to Contact

Note that under Florida's public records law, most court records are generally accessible to the public. However, certain family law records — particularly those involving minors, financial affidavits, or sealed cases — may have restricted access. Ask the clerk whether the specific record you need is publicly available or subject to confidentiality rules under the Florida Rules of Family Law.

If you need legal assistance with a divorce matter in Hendry County, Florida Rural Legal Services covers the area and may be able to help eligible individuals.

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