Search Paragould Divorce Records

Paragould divorce records are maintained by the Greene County Circuit Clerk at 320 Court Street in Paragould. As the Greene County seat, Paragould keeps all county divorce records at the local courthouse. Residents have direct access to public divorce decrees without traveling to another city. This guide explains where records are kept, how to search cases for free online, how to get certified copies, and what resources are available for legal help in Paragould.

Greene County Circuit Clerk in Paragould

All Paragould divorce cases go through the Greene County Circuit Court, 2nd Judicial Circuit. The Circuit Clerk's office is at 320 Court Street, Paragould, AR 72450. Call (870) 239-6330. Paragould is the Greene County seat, so the courthouse is in the city. There is no need to travel to another location for Greene County divorce records.

Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Walk-in service is accepted for certified copy requests. Bring a photo ID. If you have the case number, provide it to the Clerk's staff. If not, give the names of both parties and an approximate year, and staff can search the system. Certified copies of divorce decrees cost a per-page fee. Call ahead to confirm the current rate before visiting. Mail requests are also accepted.

Paragould also has a District Court at 301 W Court Street, (870) 239-6317. That court handles misdemeanor criminal and minor civil matters. All family law and divorce cases are filed with the Circuit Court at 320 Court Street, not District Court.

Search Paragould Divorce Cases Online

Arkansas CourtConnect at caseinfo.arcourts.gov/opad provides free access to Arkansas court records. Select Greene County and set the case type to 14 for Domestic Relations. Enter the names of one or both parties, or a case number if you have it. Results show case status, filing date, parties, and key docket entries. No account is required and the search is free.

CourtConnect does not display the full text of the divorce decree. What it shows is whether a case exists, the case number, and the key dates. Use this tool before contacting the Circuit Clerk so that you have the case number ready. Having the case number shortens your call or visit and prevents the need for a time-consuming name search. CourtConnect covers all Greene County domestic relations cases within its range.

Below is the Arkansas CourtConnect portal for searching Paragould and Greene County divorce records online.

CourtConnect is free, requires no login, and is updated regularly. It is the best starting point for any Paragould divorce records search.

Decree vs. Certificate: Two Different Records

Two separate Paragould divorce records exist. They are not the same document, and they come from different offices with very different access rules.

A divorce decree is the full court order from the Greene County Circuit Court. It contains all of the judge's decisions: property division, debt allocation, custody, visitation, and support. Decrees are public records under Arkansas FOIA, ACA 25-19-105. Any person can walk into the Greene County Circuit Clerk's office and request a certified copy. No reason, relationship to the case, or special status is required. Pay the per-page fee and receive the document. This is the record most people need for legal, financial, or personal use.

A divorce certificate is a brief summary from the Arkansas Department of Health. It shows the names, date, and county of the divorce. It does not include property or custody details. Under ACA 20-18-305, certificates are restricted. Only the parties named, their attorneys, or those with a documented legal interest may request them. The ADH charges $10 per certificate. Order by calling (501) 661-2336 or (866) 209-9482, or use VitalChek online. For most needs, the decree from the Greene County Circuit Clerk is the record to request.

Arkansas Divorce Law in the 2nd Circuit

Paragould divorces proceed under Arkansas state law in the 2nd Judicial Circuit. Fault grounds under ACA 9-12-301 include adultery, felony conviction, and habitual drunkenness. Most Paragould filers use the no-fault separation ground under ACA 9-12-306: 18 months of continuous separation without resuming the marriage. This is simpler to establish than proving fault in court.

Arkansas requires 60 days of residency before filing if you moved to the state from elsewhere and were not married in Arkansas. If the marriage happened in Arkansas or the divorce grounds arose here, you can file immediately. After the judge signs and the Clerk enters the decree, it is publicly accessible with no additional waiting period. Uncontested divorces in Greene County with no children and no disputed property can close relatively quickly. Contested matters involving property, custody, or support take longer. Paragould is the second-largest city in northeastern Arkansas, and the Greene County Circuit Court handles a solid caseload of domestic relations matters each year.

Mail Requests and Remote Access

If you cannot visit the Greene County Courthouse, you can request certified copies by mail. Write to the Greene County Circuit Clerk, 320 Court Street, Paragould, AR 72450. Include the full names of both parties, the year, and the case number if you have it. Include a check or money order for the copy fee. The Clerk will contact you if additional information or payment is needed.

For ADH divorce certificate requests, call (501) 661-2336, write to 4815 W Markham Street, Slot 44, Little Rock, AR 72205, or use VitalChek online. Online VitalChek orders typically process faster than postal mail. All ADH requests require valid ID, and non-party requesters must document their legal interest in the record.

Legal Resources for Paragould Residents

Legal Aid of Arkansas serves Greene County residents including those in Paragould. Visit arlegalaid.org to apply and review income guidelines. They handle divorce, custody, and support matters at no cost to qualifying clients. The Arkansas Legal Services Partnership at a.arlawhelp.org provides free online self-help guides with court forms and step-by-step divorce instructions for people filing without an attorney.

For private family law attorney referrals in Paragould, contact the Arkansas Bar Association at arkbar.com or (501) 375-4606. The Bar's referral service can help you find attorneys who handle Greene County domestic relations cases. Several family law attorneys practice in Paragould and the northeast Arkansas region.

Below is the Arkansas Legal Services Partnership, a free resource for Paragould residents handling divorce in Greene County.

ALSP is free and requires no account. Their guides cover the complete Arkansas divorce process in plain, straightforward language.

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