Casa Grande Family Court Records

Family court records for Casa Grande residents are held by the Pinal County Superior Court, not by any city office. When you need divorce papers, custody orders, or child support documents from Casa Grande cases, you must go to the county level. The Casa Grande City Court deals with traffic tickets and small crimes only. It plays no part in family law at all. Every divorce, custody dispute, and paternity case filed by Casa Grande residents goes through the Pinal County courthouse in Florence. The Clerk of Superior Court there keeps all family court files and can help you get copies of the documents you need.

Pinal County Handles Casa Grande Family Cases

Arizona state law places all family court matters at the county level. City courts have no power to hear divorce, custody, or support cases. This means Casa Grande residents who file for divorce or seek a custody order must use the Pinal County Superior Court. The courthouse is at 971 North Jason Lopez Circle, Building A, in Florence, Arizona 85132. Florence is the county seat and sits about 25 miles east of Casa Grande.

You can reach the Pinal County Clerk at (520) 509-3555. A toll free number is also available at (888) 431-1311. The fax number is (520) 866-5320. Staff at the clerk office handle record requests and can explain the steps to get copies. You may also send mail requests to PO Box 2730, Florence, AZ 85132.

The clerk office stores family court records going back to 1875. This long history makes Pinal County a strong source for old divorce files, marriage licenses, and other family court documents. If you are tracing family history or need records from many years ago, the county clerk can search those archives for you.

Note: The Casa Grande City Court has no family court records since those files exist only at the county level.

What Casa Grande City Court Handles

The Casa Grande City Court is at 375 East 9th Street in Casa Grande, Arizona 85122. Judge Dyani Juarez presides over the court. The phone number is (520) 421-8675. You can email the court at citycourt@casagrandeaz.gov. This city court deals with traffic tickets and minor criminal matters only. It has no role in family law cases.

Staff at the city court get calls from people looking for divorce records. They have to send callers to Pinal County Superior Court. Knowing this upfront saves you time. The city court accepts cash, money orders, cashier's checks, Visa, and MasterCard for payments on the cases it does handle. But for family matters, you need the county court.

The screenshot below shows the Casa Grande City Clerk website. The city clerk handles city business records but not court files. Family court documents stay with the county.

Casa Grande municipal services include the clerk office, police records, and city permits. None of these cover family court matters. The city has grown fast in recent years, but its court still only handles limited case types set by state law.

How to Search Casa Grande Family Court Records

Since Casa Grande family court records sit at the county level, you use Pinal County search tools. The Arizona Courts Public Access Portal lets you search case records online from home. You do not need to create an account. Just enter the party name or case number and pick Pinal County from the list. Results show case status, filing dates, and the names of people involved.

Not all documents are viewable online. Some papers require a trip to the clerk office in Florence. Complex cases with sealed parts or sensitive information may have limits on what you can see. For full access to a file, you may need to visit in person or send a written request.

The Pinal County Clerk also takes phone requests. Call (520) 509-3555 and give them the names of the parties and any dates you know. If you have a case number, the search goes faster. Staff can tell you what is in the file and how much copies will cost. You then pay and pick up the documents or have them mailed.

The AZ Court Help website offers guides on searching court records in Arizona. It covers all types of family law and has a court finder tool. You can use it to look up contact details for any court in the state.

Types of Family Records for Casa Grande Residents

Divorce records are the most common family court files. A divorce case starts when one spouse files a petition for dissolution. The file grows to include the other party's response, financial disclosure forms, any motions, and the final decree. The decree ends the marriage and states how property gets split. It also sets any spousal support and arrangements for children. Arizona follows community property rules, so most things bought during the marriage get divided equally.

Custody records in Arizona use different terms than some states. Legal decision-making means who makes big choices about a child. Parenting time is the schedule each parent follows. Casa Grande parents who split up need a parenting plan on file with the court. The plan says where the child lives and when visits happen. If parents fight over the plan later, those modification requests also go in the case file.

Paternity cases prove who the legal father of a child is. These files may hold DNA test results, signed acknowledgments, or court orders naming the father. Once paternity is set, the court can order child support. The Arizona Division of Child Support Services helps set up, collect, and enforce these payments across the state. You can call them at (602) 252-4045 or toll free at (800) 882-4151.

Fees for Casa Grande Family Court Records

Pinal County charges standard fees for copies of family court documents. Plain copies cost $0.50 per page. Certified copies with the court seal cost $35.00 per document plus the per page fee. You need certified copies when showing official court records to other agencies or employers.

If the clerk staff must search for your case without a case number, a research fee of $35.00 per year applies. Shipping and handling adds $8.00 to mail orders. You can pay online through the Point and Pay portal for Pinal County Superior Court. The system accepts credit cards and bank payments. At the counter, cash, checks, and money orders work too.

Note: Call ahead to confirm current fees before your visit since prices may change.

Arizona Family Law for Casa Grande Residents

Arizona Revised Statutes Title 25 covers all family law in the state. This includes marriage, divorce, custody, support, and paternity. Casa Grande residents follow the same rules as everyone else in Arizona. There are no special city laws for family matters.

To file for divorce, at least one spouse must have lived in Arizona for 90 days. You file in the county where you or your spouse lives now. Arizona uses no-fault divorce. You do not have to prove your spouse did anything wrong. You just state the marriage is broken beyond repair. After the other spouse gets served, the court waits at least 60 days before it can make the divorce final. This waiting period applies even when both sides agree on everything.

Child support follows state guidelines based on both parents' incomes. The court looks at what each parent earns, health insurance costs, daycare expenses, and how much time each parent has with the child. Courts cannot change past child support amounts. If your income changes, you must file a motion to modify going forward. Keep records of any changes so you can show them to the court.

Self-Help Resources for Casa Grande Family Cases

People handling their own family court case can get help from several places. The Pinal County courthouse has staff who explain procedures and show where to file papers. They cannot give legal advice, but they can point you in the right direction. Forms for common family law matters are available at the clerk window.

The AZ Court Help website has step-by-step guides for divorce, custody, and support cases. Video tutorials show how to fill out forms and what to expect at hearings. The site also has a chat feature where you can ask questions. If you need more help, consider talking to a family law attorney. Many offer free or low cost first meetings.

The Pinal County Clerk of Superior Court website has information on requesting records and filing documents. You can find fees, office hours, and contact details there. The staff handle many requests each day and know the common questions that come up.

Nearby Arizona Cities

Casa Grande sits in Pinal County, which has grown fast in recent years. Other cities in the area also send their family court cases to Pinal County Superior Court in Florence. If you are looking for records from a nearby city, the same clerk office handles those files too.

Queen Creek straddles the border with Maricopa County. Some residents there file in Maricopa County instead of Pinal County. Check which county applies to your address. Phoenix is in Maricopa County and has its own Superior Court. If your case involves someone in Phoenix, their records may be in Maricopa County instead.

Pinal County Family Court Information

All family court records for Casa Grande go through the Pinal County Superior Court. The Clerk of Superior Court is Rebecca Padilla. Her office holds civil, criminal, probate, domestic relations, juvenile, and guardianship records. Marriage license records date back to 1875, which helps people doing family history research.

Pinal County uses the Family Court division to handle divorce, legal decision-making, parenting time, child support, paternity, and orders of protection. Judges in this division focus only on family matters, which helps cases move faster. If you have questions about a family case, the clerk staff can direct you to the right place.

For online payments on court matters, use AZCourtPay. This portal handles many court fees across Arizona counties.