Solano County Dissolution Records

Dissolution of marriage records in Solano County are maintained at the Superior Court at 600 Union Avenue in Fairfield. Call (707) 207-7340 or email familydivision@solano.courts.ca.gov for family law assistance. The court provides an online portal for case searches. Solano County serves communities including Vallejo, Fairfield, and Vacaville. All case files include petitions, responses, financial disclosures, and final judgments. Most dissolution records are public documents accessible through online searches or in-person requests. The court maintains all records for dissolution cases filed in this county located between the San Francisco Bay Area and Sacramento region in Northern California.

Solano Superior Court

600 Union Avenue, Fairfield, CA 94533. Call (707) 207-7340. Email familydivision@solano.courts.ca.gov for family law questions. Visit solano.courts.ca.gov/divisions/family-law for the family law division page. The page explains procedures and resources for dissolution cases.

The family law division handles all dissolution filings and record requests. Staff search for cases by party name or case number. Office hours run weekdays. Call ahead to confirm hours before visiting. Solano County is between the Bay Area and Sacramento.

Court portal available at portal.solano.courts.ca.gov/ for case searches. Enter a party name or case number. The system shows filing dates, parties, and status. Some docs may be viewable online. For certified copies, contact the clerk's office.

The portal is free to use. No registration needed for basic searches. Access it 24 hours a day from any device with internet.

Fees and Copies

Certified copies cost $15 for the decree. Extra pages are $0.50 each. Search fees of $15 apply if staff spend over 10 minutes looking for your case. The court accepts cash, checks, and money orders. Make checks payable to Superior Court of California, Solano County.

For mail requests, send a letter with both spouses' full names, the case number if you know it, and the filing date. State what docs you need. Include a check for estimated costs and a stamped return envelope. Staff search for the case, make copies, certify them, and mail them back. Processing takes two to four weeks.

In-person visits are faster. Go to the courthouse in Fairfield and ask for help. Staff can pull the file while you wait if available. Review the docs and decide what you need. Pay at the counter. You can leave with certified copies the same day in most cases.

Filing a Dissolution

To file in Solano County, live in California for six months and in the county for three months. Filing fee is about $435 to $450. Fee waiver available if you have low income or receive public benefits. Fill out a fee waiver application and submit it with your petition. The court reviews your financial info and decides if you qualify.

California uses no-fault dissolution. You do not need to prove wrongdoing. Most people file based on irreconcilable differences. Fill out form FL-100, the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage. Include info about both spouses, the marriage date, separation date, and any children. File it at the Fairfield courthouse with the fee or waiver request. The clerk stamps your petition and assigns a case number.

Serve the petition and summons to your spouse within 60 days of filing. Use a process server, sheriff, or another adult not involved in the case. You cannot serve the papers yourself. After service, file a Proof of Service form. Your spouse has 30 days to respond. If they do not respond, you can request a default judgment.

Both parties must exchange financial disclosures using forms FL-140, FL-141, FL-142, and FL-150. These forms list all income, assets, debts, and expenses. Serve copies to your spouse and file proof of service. The court cannot finalize the dissolution until six months pass from the date of service. During that time, file motions for temporary orders if needed. Attend any hearings the court schedules. At the end, the judge signs a final judgment that dissolves the marriage and divides assets and debts.

Self-Help Resources

Solano County has a family law facilitator who can help with forms and procedures. The facilitator does not give legal advice but can answer questions about which forms to use. Check the court website for office hours. Legal aid groups serve low-income residents with family law issues. Call to see if you qualify for free or low-cost help.

Cities in County

Major cities include Vallejo, Fairfield, and Vacaville. All residents file at Solano County Superior Court.

Nearby Counties

Napa County to the west. Yolo County to the north. Sacramento County to the east. Contra Costa County to the south.