Logan County Dissolution of Marriage Records
Logan County dissolution of marriage records are filed with the Circuit Clerk and can be accessed through two courthouse locations serving the northern and southern parts of the county. The main office is in Paris, with a second location in Booneville. Logan County is part of the 5th Judicial Circuit. Divorce and dissolution cases are civil court matters filed at the clerk's office in the appropriate courthouse district. Records can be searched through Arkansas CourtConnect online, or you can contact the clerk directly for copies of specific case documents. Certified copies of decrees are available for the standard state fee of $5 per page.
Logan County Overview
Logan County Circuit Clerk Locations
Logan County is one of a small number of Arkansas counties with two courthouse locations. The main Circuit Clerk office is located at 25 West Walnut Street, Paris, AR 72855, and can be reached at 479-963-2164. The second courthouse serves Booneville in the southern part of the county. When you are searching for a specific dissolution of marriage case, it is worth confirming which courthouse district the case was filed in, since records may be held at either location depending on where the parties lived at the time of filing.
Both offices fall under the same Circuit Clerk and operate within the 5th Judicial Circuit. The clerk maintains all civil court filings including divorce petitions, decrees, and related orders for the entire county. Staff at either office can help you determine whether a case is in the Paris records or the Booneville records and guide you through the process of requesting copies.
Logan County is located in the Arkansas River Valley region. Cases filed in the northern part of the county are typically associated with the Paris courthouse, while southern county cases tie to Booneville. If you are not sure which office to contact, call the Paris number first since that is the primary location for most county-level records.
Searching Logan County Dissolution Records
Arkansas CourtConnect at caseinfo.arcourts.gov is the main online tool for searching Logan County dissolution of marriage cases. The search is free and open to the public. You can look up cases by the name of either party, by case number, or by filing date range. Results show the case parties, filing date, hearing schedule, and case status. The system does not always include scanned document images, but it can confirm that a case exists and give you enough information to request the physical file from the clerk.
Use the CourtConnect portal to search Logan County dissolution records before contacting the courthouse.
CourtConnect covers cases from both Logan County courthouse locations, so a single search should return results regardless of which courthouse district handled the filing.
The AR Law Help website also provides a useful reference for anyone navigating the divorce process. The AR Law Help divorce guide walks through what to expect at each step, from filing the initial petition to receiving the final decree.
This resource is maintained by legal aid organizations and is written for people who may not have an attorney.
How to File for Divorce in Logan County
Filing for dissolution of marriage in Logan County starts with meeting the residency requirement. Under Ark. Code Ann. § 9-12-303, you must have lived in Arkansas for at least 60 days before you file. You file the petition at the Circuit Clerk's office at whichever courthouse is correct for your part of the county. The filing fee is approximately $165. You will also need to pay a $10 fee to the Arkansas Department of Health for the state divorce certificate.
Arkansas law requires you to cite a legal ground for divorce. The main options are listed in Ark. Code Ann. § 9-12-301. The most common grounds are general indignities under subsection (b)(3)(C), which covers things like a pattern of disrespectful conduct, and living separate and apart for 18 months under subsection (b)(5). The 18-month separation ground is the approach most people use when the divorce is mutual and no specific fault is being alleged.
Once a judge grants the divorce, a 30-day waiting period applies under § 9-12-307(a)(1)(B) before the decree becomes legally final. During that 30 days neither party can remarry. If you need legal help and cannot pay for an attorney, contact Arkansas Legal Services at (501) 376-3423. You can also call the eastern Arkansas legal aid line at (870) 972-9224. Both offices serve clients in the Logan County area.
Public Access to Logan County Divorce Records
Court records in Logan County are public records under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act at Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-105 and Administrative Order No. 19 from the Arkansas Supreme Court. Both rules apply to dissolution of marriage case files. You do not need to be a party to the case to request a copy of the record. The clerk may require you to fill out a request form and pay the applicable fees, but access is generally open to the public.
The state-level divorce certificate maintained by the Arkansas Department of Health is a separate record governed by § 20-18-305. These certificates are restricted from public access until 50 years after the event. If you need the court decree, the Circuit Clerk is the right place to go. If you need the ADH certificate for a different purpose, contact ADH at 4815 West Markham St, Slot 44, Little Rock, AR 72205, or call 800-462-0599.
Note: Logan County has two courthouse locations. Make sure you know whether the case was filed in the Paris or Booneville courthouse district before submitting a records request to avoid delays.
What Logan County Dissolution Records Contain
The case file for a dissolution of marriage in Logan County includes the original petition, any response from the other party, temporary orders if issued, and the final decree. The decree is the most commonly requested document. It states that the marriage is legally dissolved and sets out the terms for property division, spousal support, and if there are children, custody and child support. When you request the file, you can ask for just the decree or for the full set of documents depending on what you need.
More complex cases contain additional material. Financial affidavits, parenting plans, settlement agreements, and written orders from the judge all become part of the file. Contested divorces that went to a full hearing can include transcripts. If you are unsure what a file contains, call the clerk before you request copies. Staff can usually describe what is in the file over the phone, which helps you estimate costs and figure out exactly what you need to request.
Adjacent Counties
Logan County borders several counties in western Arkansas. Each maintains its own dissolution of marriage records through the local Circuit Clerk.