Montgomery County Divorce Records

In Montgomery County, divorce records document the legal dissolution of a marriage. The family court division of the Court of Common Pleas manages these records and preserves them as permanent files after finalizing the divorce, creating a clear legal timeline of the case.

A typical divorce record includes key case details, such as:

• The names of the spouses listed in the divorce case
• The court-assigned case or docket number
• The filing date of the divorce complaint
• Dates of hearings or other legal proceedings
• The date the divorce was finalized
• The divorce decree or judgment that legally dissolves the marriage
• Any court orders regarding property division, spousal support, or child custody (if applicable).

Divorce records in Pennsylvania are classified as public records and are maintained by the Office of the Prothonotary. While docket summaries are often accessible online through the Prothonotary Case Search, obtaining physical copies or certified divorce decrees typically involves a fee and should be requested in person or by mail.

County	Court Name	Address	Phone Number	Office Hours
Montgomery County	Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas (Family Court Division)	Montgomery County Courthouse 2 East Airy Street, PO Box 311, Norristown, PA 19404	(610) 278-3360	Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.