Legal advice on Divorce records

Asked in Dallas, TX | Oct 31, 2015

Public records, divorce court release information

I was divorced in 2014. Can I ask the court that my divorce information will be sealed and will not be cant be revealed to public? I know there are some websites that release information about marriage and divorce records. is there anyway that i be bale to stop it or if it is already revealed, I remove that?

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Asked in San Antonio, TX | Jul 4, 2014

What type of 'court' handles divorce cases within 100 miles of San Antonio? Are the records public and where can I find them?

I'm trying to track down an ex-girl friend of a former friend who owes me $700. I only have her first name., but would recognize her last name if I saw it. I do know that she was back in court with her ex-husband for nearly six months. She lives within 100 miles of San Antonio. I thought if I went through the daily dockets (records) of divorce cases that I would come across her full name. I realize this may be a long shot and time consuming but still want to try. So, which type of "courts" hear divorce trial (local, county, district, ?). Are court records kept online for the public to view? Ideally I would like to review divorce court dockets for the past 6 months and see if I might get lucky in finding her.

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Written by Avvo Staff | May 30, 2014

Written by Avvo Staff

Divorce Records – Are They Always Public, and How do I Find Them?

Divorce records, which include the divorce certificate and divorce decree, are typically public. At minimum, anyone searching for a divorce record wil

Asked in Flushing, NY | Mar 17, 2014

Nassau Cty, NY...Is divorce deposition public record?if it is can my divorce atty request to seal it until my husband does his?

Nassau County, NY.....I am in the middle of a divorce. My husband has stage 4 inoperable stomach cancer. My question....I am the wife and am going to be deposed first. I am concerned that my husband is not going to be able to give his deposition due to his illness (or even he may pass on). So that would mean only I get deposed. My first question is ....is a divorce deposition public record? 2nd question...if it is can my divorce atty request that it be sealed or not make it public record until my husband does his? 3rd question...can my deposition if it is public record be used by husband's children against me in surrogate court if my husband passes on?

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Asked in New York, NY | Feb 11, 2014

Is there a way to hide my divorce records from public access on the court website? Are my wedding records also available on-line

I noticed anyone can access supreme court's records on-line about anyone. Could I make my records confidential?? In a similar manner - are wedding records also available somewhere for everyone to see?

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Asked in Spokane, WA | Nov 14, 2012

Sealing divorce records in Washington State.

I'd like to seal portions of my divorce records (personal/financial). Which specific form do I need, and is it available online? What else is involved in the process? Thanks

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