Alabama Counties - Family Court Records

Alabama has 67 counties. Each county has a Circuit Court Clerk. The clerk keeps family court records for that county. Pick a county below to find contact info, courthouse locations, and how to get records. You can find out about online access and local rules for getting divorce papers, custody orders, child support files, and other family court documents.

All 67 Alabama Counties

Each county clerk keeps divorce files, custody orders, child support records, paternity cases, and protection from abuse petitions. You can get these records three ways. Go to the courthouse in person. Search online using Alacourt. Or mail a written request to the Circuit Clerk's office. Most counties have similar procedures, but fees and processing times vary from place to place.