Find Dissolution Of Marriage in Rogers County
Rogers County dissolution of marriage cases go through the Court Clerk's office in Claremore, the county seat. Cathi Edwards serves as the Court Clerk. The county was created in 1907 from Cherokee lands and sits in northeast Oklahoma, just east of the Tulsa metro area. Rogers County sees a solid number of dissolution of marriage filings each year, partly because of its proximity to Tulsa. The courthouse on South Lynn Riggs Boulevard handles everything from new petitions to record requests.
Rogers County Dissolution Of Marriage Quick Facts
Rogers County Court Clerk Office
Cathi Edwards is the Rogers County Court Clerk. Her team handles dissolution of marriage filings, maintains case records, and provides copies of court documents. The office is in the Rogers County Courthouse in Claremore. Staff there are accustomed to a steady flow of family law cases, given the county's growing population.
| Court Clerk | Cathi Edwards |
|---|---|
| Address | 200 S. Lynn Riggs Blvd., Claremore, OK 74017 |
| Phone | (918) 923-4961 |
| Fax | (918) 923-4567 |
| Hours | Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Website | Rogers County Court Clerk |
Visit the office with your ID and any information you have about the case. If you know the FD case number, the clerk can pull the dissolution of marriage file quickly. Name-based searches also work. Rogers County keeps all court records at the courthouse. The staff handle record requests daily and can tell you right away what is available. For older files, give them a call before you drive to Claremore so they can have your records ready.
Searching Rogers County Dissolution Of Marriage Records Online
The Oklahoma State Courts Network has free docket access for Rogers County. Select the county, type a name, and search. FD cases are dissolution of marriage filings. You see case numbers, filing dates, parties, and docket entries. This is the go-to tool for a quick search.
Use the OSCN portal to search Rogers County dissolution of marriage dockets at no charge.
ODCR gives you the same Rogers County data in a different format. Both are free. You can check case status, see upcoming hearings, and find case numbers. Neither tool shows full documents. For copies of the actual petition, decree, or other dissolution of marriage paperwork, contact the Rogers County Court Clerk at the number listed above or visit the courthouse.
The Rogers County Court Clerk's website also has information about how to request records. Check their page for current procedures and any forms you might need to submit.
Filing for Dissolution Of Marriage in Rogers County
Rogers County requires six months of Oklahoma residency and 30 days in the county to file for dissolution of marriage. Title 43 Section 103 sets these rules. The filing fee is about $252. You submit the petition at the Court Clerk's office, and they assign an FD case number.
Incompatibility is the most common ground in Rogers County, as it is across all of Oklahoma. Title 43 Section 101 provides 12 grounds, but incompatibility is a no-fault option that does not require proof. You simply tell the court the marriage is not working. That keeps things simpler and faster for everyone involved.
Filing triggers an automatic temporary injunction per Title 43 Section 110. Both sides are restricted from disposing of property, destroying documents, or canceling insurance. The injunction stays in effect until the final decree. Cases with minor children wait 90 days under Title 43 Section 107.1. No children means a 10-day wait.
Once the court signs the decree, Title 43 Section 127 prohibits remarriage for six months. This applies to both parties and is enforced statewide.
What Rogers County Dissolution Of Marriage Files Include
A dissolution of marriage case file in Rogers County contains every document filed in the case. The petition starts it. It names both spouses, the date of marriage, the grounds for dissolution, and requests about property and children. The summons and service of process prove the other spouse was notified.
As the case moves through court, motions, temporary orders, financial affidavits, and hearing records get added. The final decree is the most requested document. It is the judge's order ending the marriage and setting all terms. Property splits, custody, support, and other conditions are in the decree. Certified copies from the Rogers County Court Clerk serve as legal proof of the dissolution of marriage.
Record Copy Fees
Rogers County uses the state fee schedule under Title 28 Section 31. The first page is $1.00. Each extra page is $0.50. Certification costs $0.50. Name searches run $5.00 per name per seven-year span. These are standard rates for all Oklahoma counties. The filing fee for a new dissolution of marriage is about $252, with fee waivers available for qualifying applicants.
Legal Resources in Rogers County
Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma serves Rogers County. They can help with dissolution of marriage filings if you meet the income requirements. Free forms and instructions are posted on the Oklahoma Law Help website. For paid legal help, the Oklahoma Bar Association has referrals to family law attorneys in the Claremore and Tulsa metro area.
Legal Aid covers Rogers County and helps qualifying residents with dissolution of marriage cases.
Because Rogers County is close to Tulsa, there is a wide selection of family law attorneys available. Many attorneys in Tulsa take cases in Rogers County too. Some offer free first meetings to discuss your dissolution of marriage situation.
Cities in Rogers County
Owasso is the largest city in Rogers County and has its own page on this site. All dissolution of marriage filings for Owasso residents who live in the Rogers County portion go through the courthouse in Claremore.
Nearby Counties
These counties surround Rogers County. Each has its own Court Clerk for dissolution of marriage filings.