Access Wagoner County Dissolution Of Marriage
Dissolution of marriage filings in Wagoner County are processed at the Court Clerk office in Wagoner. Court Clerk Jim Hight oversees all family law case activity for the county, from new petitions to certified copies of old decrees. Wagoner County sits just east of Tulsa and has grown steadily in recent years. A good chunk of the population lives in the Broken Arrow area, which straddles the Tulsa-Wagoner county line. That means some Broken Arrow residents file their dissolution of marriage in Wagoner County rather than Tulsa County. It depends on which side of the line you live on.
Wagoner County Quick Facts
Wagoner County Court Clerk Office
Jim Hight is the Wagoner County Court Clerk. His staff handles dissolution of marriage filings, record requests, and copy orders. The office is in the Wagoner County Courthouse on East Cherokee Street. Wagoner County has a text reminder service for court dates, which is a nice touch that some counties do not offer.
| Office | Wagoner County Court Clerk |
|---|---|
| Clerk | Jim Hight |
| Address | 307 E. Cherokee St., Wagoner, OK 74467 |
| Phone | (918) 485-7701 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
You can file your dissolution of marriage petition in person during business hours. Bring your completed paperwork and the fee. The clerk stamps it and assigns a case number with the FD prefix. The staff can answer basic questions about what forms to file and how to request copies. They cannot provide legal advice, but they can tell you what the court expects in terms of documents.
Wagoner County charges $1.00 per page for copies. A name search costs $5.00 per name. Certified copies are $5.00 per document. These rates are specific to Wagoner County and are posted at the clerk's office. If you need copies by mail, send your request with payment and a self-addressed stamped envelope.
Searching Dissolution Of Marriage Records
The Oklahoma State Courts Network provides free access to Wagoner County docket records. Select the county, type in a name, and search. Results show case numbers, filing dates, docket entries, and case status. FD cases are dissolution of marriage filings.
Use the OSCN portal to search Wagoner County dissolution of marriage docket records for free.
Wagoner County also uses ODCR for court records access. On Demand Court Records pulls from the same database as OSCN but has its own search layout. Basic searches are free. Some document images on ODCR may have a small viewing fee.
OSCN records for Wagoner County typically go back to the mid-1990s. Newer filings appear within a day or two. For records older than what is online, contact the clerk's office. Paper files at the courthouse go back much further. Give the clerk as much detail as you can, such as names, approximate dates, or the case number if you have it.
How to File for Dissolution Of Marriage
Live in Oklahoma for six months. Live in Wagoner County for 30 days. Those are the residency requirements from Title 43 Section 103. If you meet them, you can file at the courthouse in Wagoner.
There are 12 grounds for dissolution of marriage under Title 43 Section 101. Incompatibility is the most used. It is no-fault. No need to prove anything beyond the fact that the marriage is broken. Other grounds include adultery, abandonment, extreme cruelty, and habitual drunkenness. Those require evidence and make the case more complicated.
An automatic temporary injunction takes effect when you file, per Title 43 Section 110. Both parties must leave assets in place, maintain insurance, and keep children in Oklahoma. This applies from day one. No separate motion is needed.
The waiting period is 90 days with children, per Title 43 Section 107.1. Without children, it is 10 days. After the wait, the judge can finalize the dissolution. Remarriage is blocked for six months after the decree per Title 43 Section 127.
Wagoner County Dissolution Of Marriage Records Content
Each case file begins with the petition for dissolution of marriage. It names both parties, states the date of marriage, lists any children, and gives the grounds for filing. The summons, service proof, and the other party's response follow. Temporary orders for custody or support may be in the file if the judge issued them.
The final decree ends the case. It covers everything: property split, custody, child support, spousal support, and any other orders. The judge signs it, and the clerk files it. That decree is what proves the marriage ended. People need certified copies for name changes, property transfers, and other legal matters. The clerk certifies copies at the counter.
Records are public under the Oklahoma Open Records Act. Anyone can ask for copies. You do not have to be a party to the case. Sealed files are rare and only happen by court order.
Legal Help in Wagoner County
Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma covers Wagoner County and takes dissolution of marriage cases for people who qualify by income. The Oklahoma Bar Association offers free information about the dissolution process and runs a lawyer referral service.
The Oklahoma Supreme Court has court forms for people filing on their own. Self-represented filers are common in Wagoner County, especially in uncontested cases. The clerk's office accepts pro se filings during normal business hours. Just remember that court staff can not give you legal advice about how to fill out the forms or what to include in your petition.
Cities in Wagoner County
Parts of Broken Arrow fall within Wagoner County. Residents on the Wagoner County side file their dissolution of marriage at the courthouse in Wagoner, not in Tulsa County.
Nearby Counties
Wagoner County borders several counties in the Tulsa metro area and eastern Oklahoma. Check these if the case was filed elsewhere.