Monroe County Divorce Records

Monroe County Divorce Records document the legal dissolution of a marriage in a local court and record any official decisions and orders of the court concerning the divorce. The divorce record details filings, timelines, and final outcomes as they pass through the court system. In New York Counties, such as Monroe County, divorces are processed locally by the Monroe County Supreme Court, even though they remain part of the family law system.

Although basic case information for a divorce, like names, case number, and location, may be public, more sensitive information, such as financial disclosures and details about children, may be restricted or sealed by a court order. Typical divorce records the names of the couple involved, the date and location of the divorce, a case number, motions, rulings, and court orders issued during the case. A divorce record also contains the divorce decree, which outlines the final terms of the divorce. Like many counties in New York, Monroe County processes a steady volume of divorce filings each year, reflecting its population size and active court system

A divorce record can be obtained from either the local superior court or the Monroe County Clerk in person or by mail. Divorce files for Monroe County are sealed documents and are only available to the plaintiff, defendant, attorneys of record, or an outside party with a court order.

County	Court Name	Address	Phone Number	Office Hours
Monroe County	Monroe County Supreme Court	Hall of Justice 99 Exchange Blvd, Room 545, Rochester, NY 14614	(585) 371-3758	Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.