How do I get a copy of my divorce papers?
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How do I get a copy of my divorce papers?
Asked on July 7, 2015 under Family Law, North Carolina
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
Getting a copy of divorce papers is a fairly routine process. A divorce decree is recorded by a court clerk in local and state records. As a party to the proceeding you can get a certified copy, which will act as offical proof of your divorce.
What you'll need to do to get a copy of your divorce papers is to apply to the vital statistics office in the state where the divorce was granted. Typically, such a request can be made by phone, mail, online or in person.
The person asking for a copy of the papers will need to be prepared to provide some basic information about the divorce, such as the full names of both the husband and wife; the date of the divorce, where the divorce was granted, and what is the reason for requesting a copy.
Depending on how you made your request (by by mail, in person, etc.), it can take anywhere from 10 days to 6 weeks to get your copy.
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