North Little Rock Dissolution of Marriage Records
North Little Rock residents file dissolution of marriage cases at the Pulaski County Circuit Court in Little Rock, the official keeper of all divorce decrees and case documents for the city. This page explains how to find those records, what tools are available online, and who to contact for certified copies.
North Little Rock Overview
Pulaski County Circuit Court: Filing Location for North Little Rock
North Little Rock is in Pulaski County, and like the rest of the county, its dissolution of marriage cases are filed at the Pulaski County Circuit Court. The Circuit Clerk is Terri Hollingsworth. The office is at 401 West Markham Street, Little Rock, AR 72201. Phone: (501) 340-8500. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
North Little Rock and Little Rock are separate cities, but they share the same county court system. Residents of North Little Rock cross the Arkansas River to file at the courthouse in Little Rock. The trip from downtown North Little Rock to the courthouse is typically under 15 minutes. If you need records by mail, the process is the same as for Little Rock residents: write to the clerk with the case number, names of both parties, filing year, and payment for copies.
The Chancery/Probate division within the Circuit Clerk's office handles divorce filings and name changes. That division can be reached at (501) 340-8411. For general civil matters related to a dissolution case, the Civil division is at (501) 340-8431. Call the main line at (501) 340-8500 if you are not sure which division you need and the staff will route you.
Search North Little Rock Dissolution Cases Online
Arkansas CourtConnect at caseinfo.arcourts.gov covers Pulaski County Circuit Court records. It is free and public. Search by name or case number. Results show the filing date, parties, case status, hearing schedule, and docket entries. You do not need an account to run a basic search.
CourtConnect is a good first step for finding whether a case was filed and getting a case number. It shows the docket and general information, not usually the full text of decrees or orders. For a certified copy of a dissolution decree, you need to contact the Pulaski County Circuit Clerk directly. Certified copies cost $5.00 each.
The Pulaski County Circuit Clerk's website has contact information, forms, and updates on office procedures. Check there before visiting to make sure nothing has changed about hours or record request methods. The clerk's website is the authoritative source for current fee information and procedures.
What Records the Pulaski County Circuit Clerk Holds
When a North Little Rock resident files for dissolution of marriage, the Pulaski County Circuit Clerk keeps the full case file. That includes the petition, service documents, any motions or responses, court orders, property agreements, parenting plans if children are involved, and the final decree. All of this is in the Pulaski County system, not in any North Little Rock city office.
Most dissolution records in Arkansas are public by default under Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-105 and Admin Order No. 19. However, some documents that involve minor children may be restricted or redacted in the public version. What you can access as a member of the public is typically the case index, docket, and the decree itself. If you are one of the parties named in the case, you have broader access to your own file.
Under Ark. Code Ann. § 20-18-305, some vital records are restricted to the named parties or close family for 50 years. After 50 years they become fully public. This restriction applies more to vital records held by the Arkansas Department of Health than to court records at the circuit clerk, but it is worth knowing if you are researching older cases.
Pulaski County Circuit Clerk Online Portal
The Pulaski County Circuit Clerk's portal provides access to case information and record request procedures. Visit pulaskiclerkar.gov to access the clerk's online tools for dissolution of marriage records and other civil cases.
The Pulaski County Circuit Clerk holds all dissolution of marriage records for North Little Rock. The office is at 401 West Markham Street, Little Rock, (501) 340-8500. Certified copies are $5.00 each.
Arkansas Dissolution Law for North Little Rock Residents
Arkansas requires stated grounds for dissolution of marriage. The two grounds most people use are general indignities (Ark. Code Ann. § 9-12-301(b)(3)(C)) and 18-month continuous separation (§ 9-12-301(b)(5)). General indignities covers persistent misconduct that makes the marriage unworkable. The separation ground applies when both spouses have lived apart for at least 18 months without interruption. Each ground has different evidence requirements, so the choice matters.
Residency rules apply. One spouse must have been an Arkansas resident for at least 60 days before filing, and must still be a resident when the petition is submitted (§ 9-12-303). After service on the other party, a 30-day waiting period must pass before the court can enter a final decree (§ 9-12-307(a)(1)(B)). This waiting period is mandatory -- no judge can waive it, and it runs from the date of service, not the filing date.
The Arkansas Department of Health at 4815 West Markham Street in Little Rock keeps a statewide divorce index from 1923 onward. ADH can provide a record confirming a divorce occurred in Arkansas without the full court file. Call (800) 462-0599. For the actual decree or any court orders, contact the Pulaski County Circuit Clerk. Free legal help is available through AR Law Help and the Center for Arkansas Legal Services at (501) 376-3423.
Arkansas CourtConnect Search Tool
The Arkansas CourtConnect portal allows you to search dissolution of marriage cases in Pulaski County and statewide. Visit caseinfo.arcourts.gov to search by name or case number.
CourtConnect is free and publicly accessible. It covers Pulaski County Circuit Court records for North Little Rock dissolution of marriage cases along with other case types.
Nearby Pulaski County Cities With Dissolution Records
Several other cities in Pulaski County use the same Pulaski County Circuit Court for dissolution of marriage filings. If you need records from a case involving a resident of one of these cities, the clerk's office and process are the same.
- Little Rock -- Pulaski County seat, same Circuit Clerk
- Jacksonville -- Pulaski County, same Circuit Clerk
- Maumelle -- Pulaski County, same Circuit Clerk
Note: North Little Rock does not have its own circuit court. All dissolution of marriage cases are filed and maintained at the Pulaski County Circuit Clerk at 401 West Markham Street, Little Rock. The North Little Rock city offices do not hold court records. Call (501) 340-8500 to confirm availability before visiting.