Stearns County Divorce Records

Stearns County divorce records are part of the family law records kept by the district court. In Stearns County, a divorce case is officially called a dissolution of marriage. These records show the legal steps taken to end a marriage and settle issues such as property division, support payments, and child custody. These records are the official history of the case in the county court.

Divorce records in Stearns County are generally treated as public court records under the Minnesota Rules of Public Access to Records of the Judicial Branch. This rule allows requestors and interested persons to review most documents kept by the court administrator during normal business hours. However, certain personal identifiers or sensitive child-related information may remain restricted to protect privacy. A typical divorce case file maintained by the court includes several key details:

• Names of the parties: Legal names of both spouses listed in the dissolution action.
• Case number: Unique court file number assigned when the case begins.
• Filing date: The date the petition for dissolution was submitted to the court.
• Finalization date: The date the judge signs the final order ending the marriage.
• Judgment and Decree: The final court order that officially dissolves the marriage and sets out custody, property division, or support terms.

Family law matters account for a significant portion of the district court’s workload. Court statistics indicate roughly 1,400 family-related filings each year in Stearns County, which includes divorce and related domestic cases.

County	Court Name	Address	Phone Number	Office Hours
Stearns County	Stearns County District Court (Seventh Judicial District)	725 Courthouse Square, St. Cloud, MN 56303	(320) 656-3620	Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm