Search Inyo Dissolution Records

Dissolution of marriage records for Inyo County are kept at the Superior Court at 168 North Edwards Street in Independence. The court maintains all case files for dissolution cases filed in this Eastern Sierra county. You can request certified copies by calling (760) 872-3038 or visiting the courthouse during business hours. Inyo County serves a small population spread across a large geographic area that includes Death Valley and the Owens Valley. Court staff can help you locate records and provide copies of documents from your dissolution file. Most records are public unless sealed by court order.

Inyo County Superior Court

The courthouse sits at 168 North Edwards Street, Independence, CA 93526. Phone (760) 872-3038 to reach the clerk's office. Visit www.inyo.courts.ca.gov/divisions for general court information.

Inyo County does not offer a full online case search portal. Record searches must be done by court staff. Call or visit with your case number or party names. Staff can search files and tell you what records exist. In-person visits let you work directly with the clerk. Bring ID and case details. Staff can make copies while you wait for simple requests.

Record Costs

Certified copies cost $15 for the first few pages. Extra pages are $0.50 each. Search fees of $15 apply if staff spend over 10 minutes finding your case. Bring the case number to speed up searches. The court accepts cash, checks, and money orders. Mail requests need a check payable to Superior Court of California. Include a stamped envelope. Wait two to four weeks for mail responses.

Filing Dissolution Cases

You must live in California for six months and Inyo County for three months before filing. The filing fee is about $435 to $450. Request a fee waiver if you cannot afford it. California is a no-fault state. File based on irreconcilable differences. No need to prove wrongdoing. Serve papers on your spouse using a process server or adult not involved in the case. File the Proof of Service with the court. California requires a six-month wait from service date. The court cannot finalize your dissolution until this time passes. Work on property and custody agreements during the waiting period.

Property Division

Inyo County follows community property rules. Assets from the marriage divide equally. Separate property stays with the original owner. Support follows state guidelines. Child support uses a statewide formula. Custody focuses on children's best interests. These rules apply throughout California including Inyo County.

Surrounding Counties

Inyo County is in Eastern California. Mono County sits to the north. Tulare County is to the west. Kern County lies to the south. Each county keeps its own court records.