Imperial County Dissolution Records

Dissolution of marriage records in Imperial County are maintained at the Superior Court at 939 W. Main Street in El Centro. The court serves communities throughout the Imperial Valley including El Centro and surrounding areas. You can search for case information through the court's online eCourt portal or call (760) 482-2250 for assistance. All case files include petitions, responses, financial statements, and final judgments. Most dissolution records are public documents that anyone can access. The online portal allows you to search by party name or case number from any location with internet access.

Imperial Superior Court Contact

The courthouse is at 939 W. Main Street, El Centro, CA 92243. Call (760) 482-2250 to reach the clerk's office. Imperial County provides an online portal at ecourt.imperial.courts.ca.gov/public-portal/user. This system lets you search for dissolution cases by name or case number.

The eCourt portal displays case information for public access. You can view filing dates, case status, and party names. The system shows basic details without requiring login credentials. Online searches are free and available all day. Document images may not be shown through the portal, so request certified copies from the clerk if you need official records.

Fees for Records

A certified copy of a dissolution judgment costs $15. This includes the first few pages. Extra pages are $0.50 each. Other documents from your case file cost $0.50 per page. The court accepts cash, checks, and money orders. Search fees apply if staff spend over 10 minutes finding your case. Provide the case number to avoid search fees. Mail requests need a check payable to Superior Court of California. Include a stamped return envelope. Processing takes two to four weeks.

Filing for Dissolution

You must live in California for six months and Imperial County for three months before filing. The filing fee is around $435 to $450. Ask for a fee waiver if you cannot pay. California uses no-fault dissolution. File based on irreconcilable differences. You do not need to prove wrongdoing. After filing, serve papers on your spouse using a process server or adult not in the case. The server files a Proof of Service. California requires a six-month wait from service date before the court can finalize your case. Use this time to work out property and custody agreements.

Property and Support Rules

Imperial County follows California's community property laws. Assets gained during marriage split equally. Separate property stays with the owner. Support uses state guidelines based on income and marriage length. Child support follows a statewide formula. Custody decisions focus on the best interest of children.

Nearby Counties

Imperial County sits in Southern California's desert region. Riverside County is to the north. San Diego County lies to the west. Each county maintains its own court records.