Slidell Divorce Records Lookup
Slidell residents can access divorce records and file cases through the St. Tammany Parish Clerk of Court, which maintains a dedicated annex office at 520 Old Spanish Trail in Slidell. The 22nd Judicial District Court handles all divorce filings for St. Tammany Parish, with family law matters assigned to Divisions K and L.
Slidell Quick Facts
Slidell Annex and Main Clerk Offices
Slidell has its own clerk's office annex, which makes it easier for east-side residents to handle record requests without driving to Covington. The annex at 520 Old Spanish Trail handles the same services as the main office. For vital records requests like certified copies of divorce decrees, the annex accepts applications, but note that updates may take up to an hour or more, and applications requiring updates must be submitted before 3:00 PM daily.
St. Tammany Parish Clerk -- Slidell Annex
| Court | 22nd Judicial District Court -- St. Tammany Parish |
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| Address | 520 Old Spanish Trail, 5th Floor, Slidell, LA 70458 |
| Phone | (985) 643-6969 |
| Fax | (985) 809-8712 |
| Hours | Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Website | https://www.sttammanyclerk.org/ |
St. Tammany Parish Clerk -- Main Office (Covington)
| Address | 701 N. Columbia Street, Covington, LA 70433 |
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| Mailing | P.O. Box 1090, Covington, LA 70434 |
| Phone | (985) 809-8700 |
22nd Judicial District Court
| Address | St. Tammany Parish Justice Center, 701 N. Columbia Street, Covington, LA 70433 |
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| Phone | (985) 809-5300 |
| Clerk | Jessica Jenkins Brewster |
| Website | https://online.22ndjdc.org/ |
Slidell City Court (Municipal -- Not Divorce)
| Address | Bouscaren Street, Slidell, LA |
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| Phone | (985) 643-1274 |
| Note | Municipal court only -- does not handle divorce filings |
Family Divisions K and L
St. Tammany Parish has two dedicated family divisions in the 22nd JDC. Division K is presided over by Judge Mary Devereux, and Division L is presided over by Judge Dawn Amacker. Together these two divisions have jurisdiction over matters such as divorce, child custody, child support, paternity, partition of property connected to a matrimonial regime, protective order hearings, and all types of adoption proceedings.
When you file for divorce in Slidell, your case gets assigned to one of these two divisions. Knowing your division matters when you're tracking case status or scheduling hearings. The 22nd JDC website at online.22ndjdc.org provides division-specific information and calendars.
How to Search Divorce Records in St. Tammany Parish
Divorce records are public records in Louisiana. You can search for them at the Slidell Annex or the main Covington office. The St. Tammany Clerk's website also provides online access to some case information. To search, bring the full names of both parties and an approximate filing year if possible. The clerk can pull up the case by name or case number.
For certified copies of divorce decrees, you can request them at either the Slidell or Covington office. Vital records updates require you to submit your application before 3:00 PM. The wait can be up to an hour or more for requests that require updates. Plan accordingly if you're coming to the Slidell Annex close to the end of the day. Call (985) 643-6969 ahead of time to confirm what you'll need for your specific request.
Filing for Divorce from Slidell
When you file for divorce in St. Tammany Parish, your petition goes to the 22nd JDC. The Slidell Annex accepts filings and handles local record requests. However, hearings are typically held at the main courthouse in Covington. If you are self-represented, prepare for the drive to Covington for any court appearances.
Louisiana Civil Code Article 102 requires a 180-day separation period after filing if there are no minor children involved. With minor children, the wait is 365 days. Article 103 lets you file after the separation is already complete, often speeding things up if you've been living apart long enough to meet the requirement. Both paths eventually go through the same 22nd JDC judges in Covington.
Community property rules under Louisiana Civil Code Article 2325 apply to all St. Tammany Parish divorce cases. Property and debt acquired during the marriage is generally split between both spouses. If you have a prenuptial agreement or can agree on property division, things move faster. Disputes may need additional hearings before a family division judge.
St. Tammany Clerk Website
The St. Tammany Parish Clerk of Court's official site provides access to records, filing information, and office details for both the Covington and Slidell locations.
sttammanyclerk.org
Use this site to confirm office hours and to find the online record search tools available through the St. Tammany Clerk's portal.
The 22nd Judicial District Court maintains its own site with division information and court calendars for Slidell-area cases.
online.22ndjdc.org
The 22nd JDC site is where you'll find case scheduling details, division assignments, and local procedural rules that apply to Slidell divorce cases.
St. Tammany Parish divorce records are also covered through local records resources.
Legal Help in the Slidell Area
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services has an office in Covington at 423 North Florida Street, phone (985) 893-0076. They provide free civil legal assistance to qualifying residents in St. Tammany Parish, including help with divorce, custody, and support cases. If you don't qualify for free help, a private family law attorney familiar with 22nd JDC procedures is worth finding early in the process. Louisiana Law Help at louisianalawhelp.org offers statewide self-help guides for divorce cases as well.
St. Tammany Parish Divorce Records
Slidell is in St. Tammany Parish. All divorce filings go through the 22nd Judicial District Court. Visit the parish page for full court resources and contact info.