Love County Divorce Records
Love County divorce records are kept at the District Court in Marietta, Oklahoma. This is the smallest county in Oklahoma by land area, sitting along the Texas border in the south-central part of the state. The Court Clerk in Marietta handles all divorce case files dating back to 1907 when Love County was created at statehood. Despite the small size of the county, the clerk office provides full access to dissolution records. You can search online for free or visit the Marietta courthouse to get copies of divorce decrees and other court filings.
Love County Divorce Records at a Glance
Love County Court Clerk
The Love County Court Clerk in Marietta is where all divorce records are housed. The office handles a lower volume of cases compared to most Oklahoma counties, which often means shorter wait times and quicker service. Staff can look up any case by name or case number.
| Office | Love County Court Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 405 W Main St, Marietta, OK 73448 |
| Phone | (580) 276-3053 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
| County Seat | Marietta, Oklahoma |
Love County borders Texas to the south. Some residents may have ties to both states, which can affect where divorce cases are filed. If one spouse lives in Texas and the other in Love County, the Oklahoma courts only have jurisdiction if the filing party meets Oklahoma's residency rules.
Search Love County Divorce Records
Use the OSCN docket search to look up Love County divorce cases for free. Select Love County from the county list, enter the name you want to search, and the system shows all matching cases. Divorce cases have the FD prefix in the case number. Results include the filing date, party names, and a docket sheet that lists every step in the case.
The ODCR site also works for Love County searches. Both sites pull from the same court data. Neither one shows the actual documents filed in the case. What you get is the docket, which tells you what happened and when. For the real papers, you need to call or visit the Court Clerk.
Love County has a small population, which means fewer cases to sort through. Name searches tend to return a manageable list of results. If you know the year the divorce was filed, you can narrow things down even more.
Note: Love County sits right on the Red River at the Texas border. Some divorce cases involving Love County residents may have been filed in Cooke or Grayson County, Texas, if the filing party had recently moved across the state line.
Love County Divorce Fees
The filing fee for a divorce petition in Love County is around $250. That is the standard Oklahoma court filing fee. If the other party files a response, they pay a separate fee. Extra costs for things like service of process or publication can add to the total. Call the clerk at (580) 276-3053 to get current fee amounts.
Copy fees in Love County follow Oklahoma's standard schedule. Plain copies are about $1 per page. Certified copies cost roughly $5 for the first page and $1 for each page after. The certified version bears the court seal, which you need for legal purposes. If you just want a copy for your own files, the plain version is cheaper.
Under Title 43, Section 43-110, the judge can make one party pay the legal costs for the other in a divorce. This includes attorney fees and court costs. It helps balance things out when one spouse earns more than the other.
Divorce Record Contents
Love County divorce records contain the full set of papers from the case. The petition is the first document filed. It lists the grounds for divorce under Title 43, Section 43-101. Oklahoma provides 12 grounds, but most people go with incompatibility. That is the no-fault option. No one has to prove the other party did anything wrong.
The final decree is what most people are looking for. It is the court order that ends the marriage. The decree covers property division under Section 43-105, child custody and support, and alimony. If either party wants a former name back, the decree can order that under Section 43-121. The decree is a public record and anyone can request a copy from the clerk.
- Petition for dissolution of marriage
- Summons and service of process
- Temporary orders for support or custody
- Settlement agreement
- Final decree of divorce
Love County Divorce Records Online
The Oklahoma State Courts Network is where you can search Love County divorce records without going to the courthouse. The site is free and does not need an account to use.
Visit the OSCN portal to search Love County divorce cases by party name or case number.
The OSCN search page shows you the docket for each case. That means every filing, every hearing date, and the final outcome. It does not show images of the actual court documents. But the docket gives you enough to know if you have the right case and what the case number is for requesting copies from the clerk.
Certified Copy Requests
Certified copies of Love County divorce decrees are only available through the Court Clerk in Marietta. Visit in person at 405 W Main St or send a mail request. For mail, include the full names of both parties, the approximate date, and a check or money order. Call first to get the right payment amount.
Same-day service is common for in-person requests. The clerk finds the file, makes copies, and stamps the seal. Certified copies are what banks, the SSA, and passport offices require. Without that seal, your copy may not be accepted for official use.
Note: To file for divorce in Love County, you need to have lived in Oklahoma for at least six months and in Love County for at least 30 days. This is set out in Title 43, Section 43-102 of the Oklahoma Statutes.
Legal Help in Love County
Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma provides free legal assistance to people who meet income guidelines. They can help with divorce forms and court procedures. Standard Oklahoma divorce forms are available online and work in Love County just like every other county in the state.
For contested cases, you should consider hiring a family law attorney. The Oklahoma Bar Association has a lawyer referral service. Under Title 43, Section 43-106, Oklahoma courts divide marital property in a way the judge considers fair and just. That does not always mean a 50/50 split. Having a lawyer helps if there are disputes about who gets what.
Nearby Counties
Love County sits in the southern part of Oklahoma with just a few neighboring counties. If the divorce you are looking for was not filed in Love County, it might be in one of these. Cases get filed where the petitioner lives, so checking the right county is important.
All neighboring Oklahoma counties use OSCN for their court records. You can search each one from the OSCN search page by changing the county in the drop-down.