subject: The Divorce Court Records [print this page] Divorce records are vital recordsDivorce records are vital records. They play a certain role in the legal and historical records everywhere. Thus, everyone can benefit from such records. The state of Virginia, just like any other states, also keeps a file on these said records. Virginia divorce records are kept at the Division of Vital Records.
People who search for these records wont have any problems because in Virginia, these records are stored in a statewide level. Aside from that, these are for public use as mandated by the Freedom of Information Act. With the statewide search and the availability of such records, everyone should no longer experience hardships in obtaining such record.
Searching for this Divorce Records Virginia can be done by visiting your local government offices. As long as proper procedures are followed, youll surely have whatever it is that you need right into your hands. Apart from following certain procedures, theres also a need for you to fill up a form and input important information like the couples first and last name, the time the divorce took place as well as the location, your full name and your email address.
The Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics provided three ways on how to acquire a certified State of Virginia Divorce Records. Those ways are through mail, walk-in, or through VitalCheck Network. The first way requires you to wait for 1-2 weeks for the response. The second way is the fastest way and the third way needs you to wait for 2-5 business days for the result, and a credit card which will be used as a means for paying the mandated service charge.
The public is also entitled to have access to Divorce Court Records which will be available at any local courthouses where the divorce court proceedings happened. Court records contain a lot of important information that you can learn from. Such information includes the personal information of the couple, their parents and childrens, when and where the divorce happened, and why the divorce took place. It will also show the filing number, decree, asset division and settlement, restraining orders, children custody and other related information.
County courthouses are unlinked. Therefore, for you not to be lost in the middle of your search, you have to at least know the location where the divorce happened before conducting your divorce court record search. You can choose to search either through a free or the paid versions. However, if youre searching for a serious matter, it is better to stick to the paid one than do it for free.
