Access Cabot Dissolution of Marriage Records

Cabot residents who need to file for or look up a dissolution of marriage case go through the Lonoke County Circuit Clerk, located in the county seat of Lonoke. Cabot sits in Lonoke County, and all circuit court filings for the city, including dissolution of marriage cases, are held at that courthouse. This page tells you where to go, how to search those records online, what information the city clerk does and doesn't hold, and where to get legal help if you need it.

Lonoke County Circuit Clerk Handles Cabot Filings

Dissolution of marriage cases for Cabot are filed at the Lonoke County Circuit Clerk's office, located at 301 North Center Street, Lonoke, AR 72086. The main phone number is 501-676-2316. Cabot is the largest city in Lonoke County, but the county seat is the city of Lonoke, about 20 miles to the west. That is where the courthouse is, and that is where all circuit court dissolution records are kept.

The Lonoke County Circuit Clerk's website at lonokecircuitclerk.com has information on how to request records and what the office handles. The clerk processes copies of dissolution case files, orders, and final decrees. Certified copies are available upon request and carry the court seal. Plain copies are also available at a lower cost. Call the office first to confirm current fees and whether you need to bring identification or other documents when visiting in person.

To request records by mail, write to the clerk with the full names of both parties and the approximate filing year. If you have the cause number, include it. Send a check or money order for the estimated copy fees and a self-addressed stamped envelope. Turnaround times vary. In-person requests are usually faster. If you're making a trip from Cabot to Lonoke, call ahead to confirm the file is easy to locate and that the office can process your request when you arrive.

Search Cabot Dissolution Cases on CourtConnect

The Arkansas CourtConnect portal is the statewide free case search tool. It covers dissolution of marriage cases from counties across Arkansas, including Lonoke County. You can access it at caseinfo.arcourts.gov. No login is needed for a basic search. The portal is free and open to the public.

CourtConnect lets you search by party name or cause number. Filter results to Lonoke County to find Cabot dissolution cases specifically. The portal shows case-level information including filing date, case type, judge, and current status. Full text of decrees and orders is usually not available online. For the actual documents, contact the Lonoke County Circuit Clerk. CourtConnect is useful for confirming that a case exists and getting the cause number you need to request copies.

Results on CourtConnect are pulled from the Arkansas courts database and reflect current case status. If you can't find a case, try alternate name spellings or search a wider date range. Very recent filings may not appear yet. For cases that aren't showing up, call the Lonoke County clerk directly at 501-676-2316 to ask about the case.

ADH Divorce Certificates for Cabot Residents

The Arkansas Department of Health maintains a statewide index of divorces from 1923 onward. ADH can issue a divorce certificate for any dissolution that took place in Arkansas, including those filed in Lonoke County by Cabot residents. The fee is $10 per copy. Requests go through the ADH vital records office at healthy.arkansas.gov.

An ADH certificate lists the names of both parties, the county of filing, and the approximate date. It does not include the terms of the decree, property agreements, or custody orders. This type of certificate is useful when you just need basic proof that a dissolution happened in Arkansas. For the full court record, you need the Lonoke County Circuit Clerk.

ADH accepts online requests, mail requests, and walk-in visits to their Little Rock office. If you need proof of a dissolution for a name change, benefits claim, or government form, an ADH certificate is often the simplest and fastest option. If the requesting agency specifically needs a certified court copy, then you need to contact the Circuit Clerk in Lonoke.

Dissolution Law and Cabot Filers

Arkansas requires 60 days of state residency before you can file for dissolution. That residency requirement is in Ark. Code Ann. § 9-12-307. Cabot residents who meet that requirement file in Lonoke County. If both spouses live in different counties, either county is an option under Arkansas law.

Under Ark. Code Ann. § 9-12-301, you must cite legal grounds when you file for dissolution in Arkansas. The most common grounds are general indignities and 18-month separation. General indignities covers conduct that makes life together intolerable. Separation is straightforward when both parties have simply lived apart for 18 months or more. Fault grounds like adultery and cruelty are less common but available.

After the petition is filed and the respondent is served, a 30-day waiting period applies before the court can enter a final decree. Agreed dissolutions where both spouses sign off on all terms can be finalized relatively quickly after that waiting period ends. Contested cases with unresolved disputes take longer and usually require at least one hearing before the judge.

Cabot City Clerk and FOIA Requests

The Cabot City Clerk manages city records only. That includes ordinances, city council minutes, resolutions, and contracts. FOIA requests for city-related documents, like police reports or city department records, go through the City Clerk's office. Dissolution of marriage records are not held by the city clerk. Those are circuit court records.

If you are making a FOIA request for city records in Cabot, contact the City Clerk's office. For dissolution case records, contact the Lonoke County Circuit Clerk in Lonoke. The distinction matters. City hall and the county courthouse are separate offices, and sending a request to the wrong one delays the process. Court records in Arkansas are public under Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-105, but you access them through the Circuit Clerk, not through a city FOIA request.

Legal Help for Dissolution Cases in Cabot

Arkansas Legal Services provides free or low-cost legal help to qualifying residents, including those in Lonoke County. They handle family law matters like dissolution, custody, and support. Contact their intake line to see if you qualify based on income. Services vary by location and availability.

AR Law Help at arlawhelp.org is a free online guide covering the Arkansas dissolution process. The site is useful for Cabot residents who want to understand the filing process, what grounds to cite, and what happens at each stage before committing to an attorney or handling the case themselves.

Cabot City Clerk Resources

The screenshot below is from the City of Cabot's official website. The Cabot City Clerk handles municipal records for the city. Dissolution of marriage records are not among them. Those are at the Lonoke County Circuit Clerk's office in Lonoke, AR.

Learn about city services at cabotar.gov. For dissolution records, contact the Lonoke County Circuit Clerk at 501-676-2316 or visit lonokecircuitclerk.com.

The Cabot City Clerk maintains ordinances, council minutes, and city contracts. For dissolution of marriage case records, go to the Lonoke County Circuit Clerk at 301 North Center Street, Lonoke, AR 72086.

Nearby Cities for Dissolution Records

Other cities in central Arkansas that have dissolution case pages are listed below. Each city directs you to the Circuit Clerk in its county.