Forsyth County Divorce Records

In Forsyth County, divorce records originate in the judicial system, documenting everything that occurred in court after a couple filed to legally dissolve their marriage. One of the most important documents in a divorce case file is the Judgment of Absolute Divorce (or simply "Divorce Decree"), which sets out the rights and liabilities of the divorced spouses. Also included in that file are the petitions, motions, answers, affidavits, summonses, and other filings of the case, all of which are open to the public under G.S. 132-1 et seq. and G.S. 7A-109 unless an exemption applies.

Consequently, anyone can walk into the Forsyth County Courthouse to inspect a divorce record at a public self-service kiosk or request copies from court staff. The online North Carolina Judicial Branch eCourts Portal is also an excellent remote alternative for persons who cannot visit the courthouse or write to the Clerk's Office.

County	Court Name	Address	Office Hours
Forsyth County	Forsyth County District Court	175 North Chestnut Street Winston-Salem, NC 27101	8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday