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California makes divorce records available to the public unless a divorce court has sealed the records. Any member of the public can access the papers of most divorce cases. To be sure, the information in your divorce case could include personal details.

Records are transferred to the Archives when storage space at the courthouses becomes limited. The Archives can be contacted by phone at (213) 830-0803 or in-person at 222 North Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012. Some divorce records are available online.

Record information for divorce filings is available at the Los Angeles Superior Court where the divorce was filed. If the Superior Court location is not known, information can be obtained at the County Courthouse by calling at (213) 830-0803 or going to 111 North Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

Some of the steps you can take to protect the confidentiality of divorce records include: Requesting that the Court seal your records. Agreeing to limit what is provided in discovery. Settling your case prior to filing for divorce. Utilizing a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement to limit divorce litigation.

Courts give both parties official copies of the divorce decree. But some people lose these important documents later on. Divorce decrees are a matter of public record, and anyone can ask for a copy. It's relatively easy to obtain in the county where you originally filed for divorce.

To get copies of divorce documents, go to the courthouse and ask for a copy, or send a request through the mail. To visit the courthouse or send a request by mail, see directions, addresses and business hours on the Family Justice Center Courthouse page.