Rutherford County Divorce Records

Rutherford County divorce records provide an official record of filings, hearings, and final judgments that end a marital union through the family court system. It documents the legal process of dissolving a marriage.

Divorce records include information such as the case number, the names of the parties, the date the divorce was finalized, and the divorce decree or judgment, outlining the court orders on property division, visitation, custody, and support arrangements. Additional filings may include temporary orders, motions, and agreements submitted by the parties.

Divorce records are public records, meaning they are open for inspection and copying. Access to divorce records is through the county court’s online case portals, by visiting the Family Court clerk’s office, or by submitting a written request for certified copies.

However, not all information on divorce records is publicly available. Some documents are limited to protect sensitive personal information, such as Social Security numbers, financial accounts, or details involving minor children. Additional filings may include motions, temporary orders, and agreements submitted by the parties.

Rutherford County has a divorce rate of about 3.7 divorces per 1,000 residents, slightly higher than the state’s divorce rate of 3.6 divorces per 1,000 people. The county processes about 1,167 divorces annually, ranking it among the counties with the highest divorce rates.

County	Court Name	Address	Phone Number	Office Hours
Rutherford County	Rutherford County Family Court	116 West Lytle Street, Suite 5101, Murfreesboro, TN 37130	(615) 898-7860	Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.