Greenburgh Dissolution Of Marriage
Greenburgh dissolution of marriage records are managed by the Westchester County Clerk's Office in White Plains. Greenburgh is a town in central Westchester County, just north of Yonkers. The town does not have its own dissolution court. Every case filed by a Greenburgh resident goes through the Westchester County Supreme Court in White Plains. The Greenburgh Town Clerk at 177 Hillside Avenue handles birth and marriage certificates but not divorce records. To look up a dissolution case, request copies, or check on a filing status, you work with the Westchester County Clerk.
Greenburgh Dissolution Of Marriage Overview
Westchester County and Greenburgh Dissolution Records
Greenburgh residents file dissolution of marriage cases at the Westchester County Supreme Court. The Westchester County Supreme Court is at 111 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, White Plains, NY 10601. Phone: 914-824-5400. All dissolution hearings and trials for Greenburgh happen here. The court is in the 9th Judicial District.
The Westchester County Clerk's Legal Division handles record requests. The office is at 110 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Room 330, White Plains, NY 10601. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Bring a valid photo ID that matches the name on the dissolution case. You will need both party names and, ideally, the index number. If you do not have the index number, the clerk charges an extra $5.00 search fee to look it up by name.
Copies cost $1.25 per page. The minimum charge is $5.00, and the maximum is $40 per document. Certified copies are an extra $8.00 per document. Payment is by check or money order payable to the Westchester County Clerk. Cash is also accepted in person.
Mail requests go to the Office of the Westchester County Clerk, Legal Division, Room 330, 110 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., White Plains, NY 10601. Include both party names, the approximate year, and payment. A self-addressed stamped envelope is helpful.
Search Greenburgh Dissolution Cases Online
You can search for Greenburgh dissolution of marriage cases on WebCivil Supreme. Choose Westchester County from the list and enter a name. Results show the index number, party names, and case status. The tool is free and covers cases from 1983 forward. No documents are available because dissolution files are sealed under Domestic Relations Law Section 235.
The state court system provides access to case information for Westchester County dissolution filings.
This portal covers all Westchester County Supreme Court cases, including dissolution filings from Greenburgh.
For e-filed cases, NYSCEF is the system to use. Parties and lawyers can see their own documents. Public access to dissolution files is blocked.
Greenburgh Town Clerk
The Greenburgh Town Clerk is at 177 Hillside Avenue, Greenburgh, NY 10607. Phone: 914-993-1500. This office handles vital records like birth, death, and marriage certificates. It does not keep dissolution of marriage records. If you contact the town clerk about a divorce case, they will direct you to the Westchester County Clerk in White Plains.
The New York State Department of Health keeps dissolution of marriage certificates for all cases since 1963. A mail order costs $30. Online orders are $45 plus a vendor fee. Phone: 855-322-1022. The state certificate gives basic facts about the dissolution but does not show the full terms. For the complete judgment, you need to get the file from the Westchester County Clerk.
Dissolution Of Marriage Rules for Greenburgh
Under New York law, only the Supreme Court can grant a dissolution of marriage. Town courts and city courts have no power over divorce cases. For Greenburgh, the Westchester County Supreme Court in White Plains is the only option. Domestic Relations Law Section 235 seals every file in a dissolution case for 100 years. Only the parties, their attorneys, or someone with a court order can view the records.
To file, at least one spouse must have lived in New York for two years. That drops to one year if both live in the state and the grounds arose here. Six months works if the marriage was in New York or the couple lived here together. Irretrievable breakdown for six months is the most common ground. Fault grounds still exist but are rarely used.
Non-parties who want access to a Greenburgh dissolution file must get a notarized letter from one of the parties or apply to the court for an order. A Certificate of Disposition from the county clerk can confirm a case outcome without revealing the sealed details.
Note: Greenburgh dissolution records are sealed for 100 years from the date of the judgment and are restricted to the named parties.
State Dissolution Certificates for Greenburgh
There are two types of dissolution records. The dissolution certificate from the New York State Department of Health confirms that a marriage ended. It shows the names, dates, and county. Mail orders are $30. Online orders cost $45 plus a vendor fee. Phone: 855-322-1022. Only the parties or someone with a court order can get a copy. You need a photo ID to apply.
The dissolution decree is the court document with all the details. It covers custody, support, and property division. For the decree, go through the Westchester County Clerk. The certificate is simpler to get and works for things like name changes or getting remarried. The decree is what you need for legal matters that require the full terms of the agreement. Many Greenburgh residents end up needing both at different times. The certificate comes from the state. The decree comes from the county.
Nearby Cities
These nearby Westchester County communities also file dissolution cases through the county court in White Plains.