Carbon County Divorce Case Search
Carbon County divorce records are available through the Seventh District Court in Price, Utah. The court began keeping divorce and court records in 1894, the same year Carbon County was established. Residents searching for a divorce case from Carbon County can use Utah's online court system, call or visit the courthouse at 149 East 100 South in Price, or submit a formal records request. This guide walks through each option and explains what you can expect when looking up Carbon County divorce records.
Carbon County Quick Facts
Carbon County Divorce Records at the Seventh District Court
The Seventh District Court in Price is the courthouse for Carbon County divorce records. It serves Carbon County along with other eastern Utah counties, making it a regional court handling a broad range of family law matters including dissolution of marriage, custody disputes, and divorce modifications. The court clerk can search for Carbon County divorce records by party name or case number and provide certified copies of divorce decrees and other case documents.
Carbon County was created on March 8, 1894, and was named for the rich coal deposits found throughout the region. The county seat of Price grew as a hub for the coal mining industry. Court records, including divorce filings, have been maintained since the county's founding year, giving Carbon County one of the longer unbroken court record collections in eastern Utah.
The Seventh District Court contact page lists current hours, phone numbers, and other details for the Price courthouse. The County Clerk in Carbon County can be reached at (435) 636-3228 for questions about marriage records and other county-held documents. Marriage records in Carbon County also begin in 1894.
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Seventh District Court 149 East 100 South Price, UT 84501 Phone: (435) 636-3238 |
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| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Website | utcourts.gov |
Carbon County Divorce Records and State Court Resources
The Utah Courts system provides several tools for finding and accessing divorce records from Carbon County. The image below links to the Utah Courts self-help page, which offers forms, guides, and information for anyone working with family court records in Utah.
The Utah Courts self-help center at utcourts.gov provides step-by-step guides for divorce filings, downloadable court forms, and answers to common questions about the dissolution process in Utah courts including the Seventh District in Carbon County.
For online case lookups, the XChange system through utcourts.gov lets you search Carbon County divorce records filed after 1997. Basic case results are free. A $5 per-name search fee applies for more detailed records. You can search by party name or case number. For cases before that date, a visit to the courthouse or a written records request is the best approach.
Note: Online XChange results show case status and key dates but do not include full document text. Contact the court clerk to request actual case documents from a Carbon County divorce file.
Public Access to Carbon County Divorce Filings
Carbon County divorce records are public documents under the Government Records Access and Management Act. Utah Code § 63G-2 establishes that court records are open to any member of the public who requests them. You do not need to be a party to a divorce case to obtain copies of documents. The Seventh District Court clerk processes these requests and can advise you on copy fees and turnaround times.
Some portions of a Carbon County divorce file may be sealed or restricted. Records involving minor children, protective order information, or sealed financial statements require a court order to access. The clerk will tell you which parts of the file are freely available and which need additional steps. For most Carbon County divorce records, the basic process is straightforward: submit the request, pay any copy fees, and receive the documents.
Carbon County Divorce Certificates and Vital Records
The image below links to the Utah Office of Vital Records, the state agency responsible for issuing certified divorce certificates for divorces finalized in Utah between 1978 and 2010, including those from Carbon County.
The Utah Office of Vital Records issues divorce certificates that confirm a Carbon County divorce took place, listing the parties' names, the county, and the date of the final decree. These certificates do not include property settlements or custody terms.
You can order a Carbon County divorce certificate through the Vital Records certificate ordering page. The cost is $18 for the first certified copy and $10 for each additional copy ordered at the same time. For Carbon County divorces finalized before 1978 or after 2010, contact the Seventh District Court clerk or the Utah Division of Archives for assistance.
Under Utah Code § 26-2-22, vital record certificates can only be issued to authorized requesters. Review the eligibility requirements on the Vital Records website before placing your order for a Carbon County divorce certificate.
Historical Carbon County Divorce Records
Carbon County's divorce records stretch back to the county's founding in 1894. Researchers who need records from the early decades of the county have a few avenues to explore. The FamilySearch Carbon County genealogy page provides an overview of available historical records, including indexes and microfilm references for court filings and vital records. FamilySearch is free to access and is a good starting point before contacting the courthouse directly.
The Utah Division of Archives and Records Service holds court records transferred from county courts across the state. If a historical Carbon County divorce case is no longer held at the Price courthouse, it may have been transferred to the Archives. Staff there can search their holdings and let you know what is available for Carbon County from specific time periods.
For carbon County divorce records from recent decades, the Seventh District Court clerk is your primary contact. The courthouse in Price can retrieve files from storage and make copies for you. Call (435) 636-3238 to confirm what you need before visiting.
What Carbon County Divorce Records Show
A Carbon County divorce case file is a collection of documents created over the life of the case. The petition for divorce is the first document and sets out the grounds for the divorce and what the filing spouse is asking the court to decide. The other spouse may file a response. From there, the file grows to include motions, financial disclosures, hearing notices, and eventually the final divorce decree signed by the judge.
The divorce decree is the document most people need. It is the court's final order dissolving the marriage. It specifies property division under Utah Code § 30-3-5, spousal support if ordered, and parenting arrangements if children are involved. Certified copies of the Carbon County divorce decree are available from the Seventh District Court clerk for a per-copy fee.
Common documents found in a Carbon County divorce record include:
- Petition for divorce and proof of service
- Spouse's response to the petition
- Temporary orders for custody or support
- Property settlement or stipulation agreement
- Final divorce decree
- Any post-decree modification orders
- Name restoration orders if applicable
Utah Divorce Law in Carbon County Cases
Divorce cases in Carbon County follow Utah state law. Under Utah Code § 30-3-1, one spouse must have lived in Utah and in Carbon County for at least three months before filing at the Seventh District Court. Utah permits no-fault divorce based on irreconcilable differences. This is the most common basis cited in Carbon County dissolution cases. Fault grounds such as cruelty, desertion, or conviction of a felony are also recognized under Utah law but are less commonly used.
When a Carbon County divorce involves minor children, the court applies a 90-day waiting period before the case can be finalized. Cases without children have a 30-day wait. Both parents must complete a state-approved divorce education course when children are part of the case. The court then issues parenting orders that address custody, visitation, and child support.
Residents who need legal help with a Carbon County divorce case can contact Utah Legal Services to see if they qualify for free assistance. The Utah Courts divorce self-help section also provides forms and instructions for people who represent themselves in Carbon County family court proceedings.
Nearby Counties
Carbon County is located in eastern Utah and borders several neighboring counties. Each county maintains its own divorce records and court filings. Filing must happen in the county where you live, so confirm your residence county before traveling to a courthouse.