Richmond County Divorce Records

Divorce records in Richmond County are key documents from the family court system, capturing the end of a marriage and its legal implications. They are official logs of the divorce process. Divorce records are public records under New York law and are filed in the Supreme Court or handled uncontested via simplified procedures. They are accessible unless sealed for sensitive reasons like domestic violence.

These records typically include the parties’ names, filing and finalization dates, case numbers, grounds for divorce, and the decree outlining alimony, property division, and child-related terms. One might also see settlements or orders. The county sees around 1,000 to 1,500 divorces annually, reflecting NYC trends. To get copies, request them from the County Clerk or the Supreme Court. Divorce records are not classified under vital records, but they can link to state dissolution certificates.

County	Court Name	Address	Phone Number	Office Hours
Richmond County	Richmond County Family Court	100 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island, NY 10301	(718) 675-8800	Mon-Fri, 9 AM-5 PM