Chula Vista Dissolution Records

Dissolution of marriage records for Chula Vista are maintained by the San Diego County Superior Court. Chula Vista is the second largest city in San Diego County with over 275,000 residents. All dissolution cases filed by Chula Vista residents go through the county court at 1100 Union Street in downtown San Diego. The court maintains case files with petitions, responses, and judgments you can search online or request as certified copies.

San Diego County Superior Court

Chula Vista residents file dissolution cases with San Diego County Superior Court. The main courthouse is at 1100 Union Street in San Diego. The county handles all family law filings. Call (619) 844-2777 for records questions.

San Diego County has a Court Index portal at courtindex.sdcourt.ca.gov. Search for cases by name or number. The portal shows filing dates and status. For certified copies, contact the court records department.

The court keeps all case files. Files include petitions, responses, disclosures, and judgments. Most records are public unless sealed. You can request copies of any document in the file.

Filing Process

To file in Chula Vista, meet state residency rules. One spouse must have lived in California for six months. You must have lived in San Diego County for three months. File a petition with the court. The fee is around $435 to $450.

Fee waivers exist for low income. Use standard forms. Form FL-100 is the petition. Serve your spouse after filing. They have 30 days to respond. California requires a six-month wait from service.

The final judgment ends the marriage. Temporary orders can be requested during the case. All forms are free on the California Courts website.

Legal Help

Chula Vista has legal aid groups. Legal Aid Society of San Diego offers free help. Call (877) 534-2524 for eligibility. The Family Law Facilitator's Office provides free form assistance at the courthouse.

The San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program helps those who cannot afford attorneys. Contact them at (619) 231-8585. For private attorneys, the San Diego County Bar Association has a referral service.

Self-help centers are at courthouses in San Diego County. Staff explain procedures and help with forms. The Chula Vista Public Library has legal resources.

What Records Show

Files include all case documents. The petition starts the case. The response shows the other party's position. Disclosures reveal assets. Agreements detail resolutions. The judgment is the final order.

A certified judgment is what most need. Use it for name changes or proof. The clerk makes copies. The fee is $15 for the first pages, plus $0.50 per page.

Some data is redacted. Social Security numbers are removed. Account numbers are blacked out. Parties can get full copies.

Online Search

San Diego County offers the Court Index for searching. Search by name or case number. See filing dates and status. The system is free.

Online search helps locate cases. It does not provide certified copies. Contact the court at (619) 844-2777 for official documents. Write down the case number.

Fees and Times

San Diego County charges standard fees. Certified copies cost $15 plus $0.50 per page. In-person requests process faster. Mail takes two to four weeks.

No search fee with a case number. Confirm fees before submitting. Call to verify current rates.

Other San Diego County Cities

Other cities file with the same court.