Access Crawford County Dissolution of Marriage Records
Crawford County dissolution of marriage records are filed and stored at the Circuit Clerk's office in Robinson, Illinois. The 2nd Judicial Circuit covers Crawford County and processes all dissolution cases filed there. To search a case, get a copy of a final decree, or confirm that a dissolution was completed in Crawford County, the Circuit Clerk in Robinson is the right place to start. Online searches through Judici cover recent cases, while older records require a direct request to the court.
Crawford County Quick Facts
Crawford County Circuit Clerk
Angie Reinoehl serves as Circuit Clerk for Crawford County. The clerk's office is the official record keeper for all court cases in the county, including dissolution of marriage filings. Every document created during a dissolution case, from the petition to the final judgment, is stored and managed by this office. The public can access most dissolution records in person during regular business hours.
The mailing address is P.O. Box 655, Robinson, IL 62454. Call the office at 618/544-3512 to ask about searching a case or requesting copies of dissolution records. Fax is 618/546-5628. When you call, provide the names of both parties and any case number you may have. Staff can search by either party's name if you do not know the case number. For certified copies, you can visit the office in Robinson or submit a written request by mail. For dissolution of marriage records in Crawford County, the Circuit Clerk's office is the one place that holds the full case file.
| Circuit Clerk | Angie Reinoehl |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | P.O. Box 655, Robinson, IL 62454 |
| Phone | 618/544-3512 |
| Fax | 618/546-5628 |
| Judicial Circuit | 2nd Judicial Circuit |
| Circuit Clerks Directory | Illinois Courts - Circuit Court Clerks |
Search Crawford County Dissolution Records Online
Judici is the free online court records search tool that covers Crawford County. The platform gives public access to circuit court case data, including dissolution of marriage filings. You can look up cases by party name or case number. Results show the type of case, filing date, case status, and scheduled court dates. Go to judici.com and choose Crawford County to start your search.
If the online search does not turn up what you need, especially for older dissolution cases, contact the Crawford County Circuit Clerk directly. A written request sent to P.O. Box 655, Robinson, IL 62454 should include both parties' names, the year the dissolution was filed or finalized, and any case number you have. The Illinois Legal Aid guide on getting court records explains how to write an effective records request and what to expect from the clerk's office.
Judici offers free online access to Crawford County court records, including dissolution of marriage cases searchable by name or case number.
Crawford County Dissolution Records Fees
The Crawford County Circuit Clerk charges per-page fees for copies of dissolution of marriage records. Certified copies carry an additional certification fee on top of the per-page copy cost. Call the office at 618/544-3512 before you visit or send payment to confirm the current amounts. Fees can change from year to year and it is always best to verify first.
If you are filing a new dissolution case in Crawford County, filing fees apply when you submit the petition. The Illinois Clerks of Courts Act (705 ILCS 105/) sets the framework for how circuit clerk fees are calculated across the state. Ask the clerk about the Application to Sue or Defend as an Indigent Person if you need to request a fee waiver based on financial hardship.
Note: Written requests by mail for copies of dissolution records should include a check or money order for the expected fee. Call the clerk first to confirm the exact amount.
Dissolution of Marriage in Crawford County
Dissolution of marriage cases in Crawford County follow the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act (750 ILCS 5/). Illinois requires irreconcilable differences as the sole ground for dissolution. You do not have to prove fault. At least one spouse must have lived in Illinois for 90 days before the petition is filed, per 750 ILCS 5/401. The petition is filed at the Crawford County Circuit Clerk's office in Robinson.
After the petition is filed, the other spouse must be properly served. The case then proceeds through the court. If both sides agree on property under 750 ILCS 5/503, child support under 750 ILCS 5/505, and any parenting matters, the case moves quickly to a final hearing. Contested issues take longer and may need mediation or a trial in Crawford County. A Joint Simplified Dissolution under 750 ILCS 5/452 is available for eligible couples who meet all the requirements, including no minor children and limited joint assets.
Free Illinois dissolution forms, accepted in all circuit courts including Crawford County, are available from the Illinois Courts approved forms page.
Crawford County Dissolution Records: What They Include
A dissolution of marriage case file in Crawford County contains all the court papers filed from start to finish. The petition opens the file. As the case moves forward, the file expands to include the respondent's answer, any temporary orders, financial disclosures, parenting plans if applicable, and the final judgment. Each document is stamped in by the Circuit Clerk and added to the permanent record.
The judgment for dissolution of marriage is what most people request from the Crawford County Circuit Clerk. This document, signed by the judge, officially ends the marriage. It includes all the court's orders on property division, any spousal maintenance, and full parenting arrangements if there are children. Certified copies of this judgment are needed for many legal steps that follow a dissolution, such as refinancing, name changes, and remarriage. You request these from the Circuit Clerk in Robinson.
Court records in Illinois are public under 5 ILCS 140/. Illinois Supreme Court Rule 138 requires courts to redact certain personal identifiers from public copies, so some sections of a dissolution file may be blacked out when you receive copies. This is normal and does not affect the legal validity of the records you receive.
IDPH Verification for Crawford County Dissolution Records
The Illinois Department of Public Health keeps a statewide registry of dissolution of marriage records from 1962 to present. IDPH can verify that a dissolution took place in Crawford County by confirming the names of both parties, their dates of birth, and the date and county where the dissolution was granted. This is a verification service only. IDPH does not provide full decrees or the terms of any settlement.
To request a verification, write to IDPH at 925 E. Ridgely Avenue, Springfield, IL 62702-2737, or call (217) 782-6554. The fee is $5 per search, paid by check or money order to "Illinois Department of Public Health." Mail requests take 4 to 6 weeks to process. Full details are at dph.illinois.gov. For the complete decree, contact the Crawford County Circuit Clerk directly.
The IDPH indexes Crawford County dissolution of marriage records from 1962 forward and can confirm basic facts about any dissolution filed there.
Legal Help in Crawford County
Illinois Legal Aid Online is the best free starting point for people in Crawford County who need help with a dissolution of marriage case. The site at illinoislegalaid.org has plain-language guides on dissolution law in Illinois and a tool to find legal aid providers near Robinson. Prairie State Legal Services covers Crawford County and can provide free civil legal help to income-eligible residents.
For those who need an attorney but do not qualify for free legal aid, the Illinois State Bar Association runs a lawyer referral service that covers the 2nd Judicial Circuit area. Private family law attorneys in the Robinson and southeast Illinois area handle dissolution of marriage cases in Crawford County. A referral can help you find someone who knows the local court system well. Free dissolution forms accepted in Crawford County are available at no cost from the Illinois Courts website.
Cities in Crawford County
Crawford County includes Robinson, Palestine, Oblong, and other small towns. All dissolution of marriage cases from any part of Crawford County are filed with the Circuit Clerk in Robinson. No cities in Crawford County meet the qualifying population threshold for a dedicated city records page on this site.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Crawford County. Each has its own circuit court for dissolution of marriage cases. File in the county where you or your spouse currently lives in Illinois.