Monroe County, Pennsylvania Divorce Records

Divorce records in Monroe County, Pennsylvania, are official legal documents that record the termination of a marriage. These records are maintained by the Prothonotary’s Office, which serves as the chief clerk for the Civil Division of the Court of Common Pleas. Under Pennsylvania law, divorce records in Monroe County are generally classified as public records. This means members of the public can review them by visiting the Prothonotary’s Office at the Monroe County Courthouse in Stroudsburg. However, access may be restricted if a judge orders a record sealed, which can occur in cases involving sensitive matters, such as information about minors or significant privacy or safety concerns.

Divorce records in Monroe County commonly contain several important details, including:

• The names of the spouses involved
• The date the divorce petition was filed
• The date the divorce was finalized
• The case number assigned to the proceeding
• The official divorce decree issued by the court
• Ancillary matters, such as decisions regarding property division, alimony, or child custody
• The legal grounds cited for the divorce.

County	Court Name	Address	Phone Number	Office Hours
Monroe County	Monroe County Court of Common Pleas (Family Division)	Monroe County Courthouse 610 Monroe Street, Stroudsburg, PA 18360	(570) 517-3370	Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.