Fairfield Municipal Court Divorce Records
Termination of marriage is the umbrella term in Ohio for divorce and dissolution of marriage cases. Both lead to the same legal outcome, although a dissolution case generally gets disposed of faster because it is a collaborative action.
Whether a divorce or dissolution case, the Butler County Clerk of Courts maintains case filings on behalf of the county's Domestic Relations Division. In the office's possession are complaints, motions, orders, decrees (generally public), and disclosures, agreements, and settlements (typically confidential).
Of those, the divorce decree is the definitive, binding evidence that the marriage has been terminated. One can obtain a certified copy for use when navigating name change, insurance, migration, or remarriage. The Clerk's Legal Division is the office to contact for such copies. One can also access the Butler County records search system to obtain details about marriage terminations.
| Municipality | Court / Office Name | Address | Office Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield | Butler County Domestic Relations Court | 315 High Street 2nd Floor Hamilton, OH 45011 Phone: (513) 887-3100 ext 2 Fax: (513) 887-3560 | Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| Fairfield | Clerk of Courts Legal Division | 315 High Street 5th Floor Hamilton, OH 45011 Phone: (513) 887-3278 | Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |