Find Divorce Records in Terrebonne Parish

Divorce records in Terrebonne Parish are maintained by the Clerk of Court under the 32nd Judicial District Court, which serves Terrebonne Parish exclusively. The clerk's office in Houma holds all civil case filings, including divorce petitions and final decrees, and provides access to the public during regular business hours. An online search portal is also available for remote access to case information.

Clerk of Court Contact Information

The Terrebonne Parish Clerk of Court, led by Jodie P. Burton, maintains all family law records at 7856 Main Street in Houma. The office operates Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Civil record searches are available through the eClerks portal.

The court and clerk share the same address on Main Street. For family court scheduling or judge-specific questions, contact the 32nd JDC directly at (985) 868-3600 rather than the clerk's office.

The Terrebonne Parish Clerk of Court website provides access to the office's services, fee schedules, and information on civil record requests.

The clerk's site at terrebonneclerk.org is where you will find the most current information on how to request copies and what records are available to the public.

Online Record Search

Terrebonne Parish offers an online search portal for civil records at search.terrebonneclerk.org. You can use this tool to look up divorce cases by party name or case number without going to the courthouse. The portal shows case filing dates, document types, and current status.

The Terrebonne Parish civil record search portal allows public access to case information including divorce filings without an in-person visit.

The search tool at search.terrebonneclerk.org covers civil filings and can return results by name, date range, or case type. Full document copies may require a fee or in-person pickup.

The statewide eClerks LA portal also includes Terrebonne Parish records and is a free alternative for basic case lookups across all Louisiana parishes.

32nd Judicial District Court and Family Cases

In Terrebonne Parish's 32nd Judicial District Court, your fundamental rights remain protected regardless of which judge presides over your case. The consolidated approach means your case will often remain before the same judge throughout proceedings. Five judges in the 32nd JDC handle family matters, and this consistency helps parties and their attorneys manage cases more efficiently.

Cases with minor children require additional steps. The court requires a Financial Declaration form and proof of income in any case involving children. These documents go into the case file, which becomes part of the public record held by the clerk. Mediation may also be ordered before a final hearing, especially in contested custody cases.

Louisiana Civil Code Article 102 applies in Terrebonne Parish just as it does statewide. Without minor children, the waiting period is 180 days after filing. With minor children, it extends to 365 days. Article 103 allows for an immediate divorce if the parties have already been separated for the required time, or in cases of domestic abuse or felony conviction with an against-the-other-spouse sentence.

E-Filing Rules as of January 2026

Effective January 1, 2026, Louisiana state law requires attorneys to file all pleadings either in person in paper form or through e-filing, which eliminates fax submissions. This change affects how attorneys submit new divorce petitions and related pleadings in Terrebonne Parish. Self-represented parties should check with the clerk's office for current filing rules that apply to them.

For those filing without a lawyer, in-person filing at the clerk's counter is still available. The clerk's staff can tell you which forms are needed and how to submit them properly. They cannot give legal advice, but they can point you to the right forms and confirm that your paperwork is complete before you pay the filing fee.

How to Get Divorce Records

There are several ways to request a copy of a divorce record in Terrebonne Parish:

In Person

Visit the clerk's office at 7856 Main Street Suite 100, Houma. Bring the names of both parties and an approximate date. Staff will locate the case and prepare copies. Pay at the counter. Certified copies are available for an additional fee.

By Mail

Send a written request to P.O. Box 1569, Houma, LA 70361. Include both party names, the year of the divorce, your return address, and payment. Call (985) 868-5660 first to confirm the current fee amount before sending your check or money order.

Online

Public Records Law

Divorce records in Terrebonne Parish are open to the public under La. R.S. 44:1. Anyone can request access to court filings. Documents filed with the Clerk of Court become part of the official records of the parish. These records, with few exceptions, are available to the public for viewing. The records date to the time Louisiana became a state, and many have been digitized.

The civil department receives and maintains documents filed in civil suits and probates. Civil suits include those for damages, divorces, monies due, child support cases, property disputes, and numerous other actions.

Legal Help in Terrebonne Parish

Acadiana Legal Service Corporation provides free civil legal help to qualifying residents in Terrebonne Parish. Call (800) 256-1175 to find out if you qualify and to get help with divorce forms or court appearances. Louisiana Law Help also offers self-help guides for people navigating divorce without an attorney.

Cities in Terrebonne Parish

The city of Houma is the parish seat and largest city in Terrebonne Parish. It has its own page with additional local resources for divorce record searches.

Nearby Parishes

Terrebonne Parish neighbors several other parishes in south-central Louisiana. See Assumption Parish to the north, Lafourche Parish to the east, and St. Mary Parish to the west for nearby record offices. Each has its own clerk of court and civil case search tools.