Cumberland County Divorce Records

A Cumberland County divorce record is a court document that records the legal termination of a marriage. It outlines the divorce proceedings and the court’s final decision. The details one may find in the record include the names of both spouses, the case number, the date the divorce filing occurred, the date the court finalized the divorce, and the county where the case took place.

Divorce records also include supporting documents related to the case. The specific document included depends on whether the divorce was contested or uncontested. Common documents include

• Child custody (if the couple has children)
• Alimony or spousal support (if applicable)

In Cumberland, divorce records qualify as public records. However, not every detail or document is open to public review. Courts restrict access to some materials; for example, only authorized individuals can obtain certified copies of a divorce decree.

People who want to inspect or copy a divorce record, or authorized parties who need a certified divorce decree, can contact or visit the county’s District Court.

County	Court Name	Address	Phone Number	Office Hours
Cumberland County	District Court - Portland	205 Newbury Street Portland, ME 04101	(207) 822-4200	8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday to Friday