New Castle County Divorce Records

Divorce records are official documents relating to the dissolution of a legal marriage. In New Castle County, the New Castle County Family Court creates these documents as evidence of the termination of legal marriages.

Under the New Castle County family court system, divorce records establish, enforce, and preserve the terms of marital dissolution. These documents are essential for resolving disputes, ensuring compliance with court orders, and maintaining accurate legal history for individuals and families. The roles of New Castle County divorce records include:

• Legal documentation of marital dissolution
• Custody and visitation enforcement
• Enforcement of child and spousal support
• Equitable distribution of marital assets and debts
• Historical and legal reference.

According to Delaware’s law, New Castle County divorce records are partially public; interested persons can access basic information, such as:

• Names of the parties
• Case number
• Filing and finalization dates
• The fact that a divorce was granted.

Conversely, many parts of a divorce file are confidential by law, including:

• Financial disclosures and asset information
• Child custody and visitation evaluations
• Child and spousal support details
• Settlement agreements that are not incorporated into public orders.

County	Court Name	Address	Phone Number	Office Hours
New Castle County	New Castle County Family Court	Leonard L. Williams Justice Center 500 North King Street, Wilmington, DE 19801	(302) 255-0300	8.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m., Mondays through Fridays, excluding holidays.