Jackson County Divorce Records

In Jackson County, divorce cases are heard by the Family Court of the 16th Judicial Circuit, primarily at the Kansas City Courthouse or the Independence Courthouse in Kansas City, MO. These cases seek to terminate a marital union and are typically filed by the spouses or their attorneys. According to the 16th Judicial Circuit’s 2024 Annual Statistical Report, the county saw 1,549 divorce cases filed by representing attorneys and 527 filings by pro se litigants in 2024, amounting to 2,076 total filings that year.

To obtain divorce records (petitions, orders, decrees, and related documents/information), one can submit a Copy Request Form or Request for Written Transcript (if needed) to the Civil Records Department.

Individuals can also stop by the Civil Records Department’s copy desk at the addresses below to request records. Requesters should note that confidential records, such as financial affidavits and minors’ identifying information, are released only to legally authorized parties.

County	Court Name	Address	Phone Number	Office Hours
Jackson County	Jackson County Circuit Court	308 West Kansas Suite 107 Independence, MO 64050	(816) 881-1710	8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday to Friday
Jackson County	Jackson County Circuit Court	415 East 12th Street Suite 305 Kansas City, MO 64106	(816) 881-6465	8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday to Friday