Juneau Divorce Records

Juneau divorce records are on file at the Juneau Superior Court at 123 4th Street, part of Alaska's First Judicial District. Juneau is Alaska's capital city and serves as the primary court hub for Southeast Alaska. All Juneau divorce cases use the 1JU case prefix in CourtView. The Alaska Court System's online portal lets you search for Juneau divorce records at any time. This page covers how to find records, request copies, and file for divorce in Juneau. The state vital records office is also located in Juneau for ordering divorce certificates.

Juneau Superior Court

The Juneau Superior Court at 123 4th Street handles all divorce and dissolution cases for Juneau City and Borough. It is the primary court hub for the First Judicial District. The court is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Note that the court closes from 8:00 to 9:00 am on Thursdays. Juneau is also the location of the state vital records office, which is convenient for residents who need both court records and divorce certificates.

The Juneau Superior Court directory at courts.alaska.gov/courtdir/1ju.htm lists contact details, hours, and services for the main court handling Juneau and Southeast Alaska divorce cases.

The City and Borough of Juneau Collections office is at 155 S. Seward Street, Juneau, AK 99801, phone (907) 586-5215. This handles enforcement of monetary judgments from divorce cases, including spousal support or property division payments ordered by the court.

Search Juneau Divorce Records Online

CourtView is the Alaska Court System's statewide online search portal. It is free and available 24 hours a day. Use it to find Juneau divorce cases by party name or case number. All Juneau cases carry the 1JU prefix. A name search will show all cases for that person across Alaska courts, and you can filter by court location to see only Juneau results.

CourtView shows basic case data including party names, filing dates, case status, and docket entries. It does not show the full case file or documents. For copies of actual court papers, contact the Juneau court directly. Fax requests to (907) 463-3788 or email 1JUmailbox@akcourts.us. Include the case number or party names and specify which documents you need. For older cases that predate CourtView, call the court at (907) 463-4700 to ask about paper record availability.

Getting Copies of Juneau Divorce Records

Alaska court records are public. Use the TF-311 form at courts.alaska.gov/forms to request copies from the Juneau court. Submit by mail to 123 4th Street, Juneau, AK 99801, by fax to (907) 463-3788, or by email to 1JUmailbox@akcourts.us. Per-page fees apply for plain copies. Certified copies cost more. Include the case number or party names and what documents you need.

The Juneau vital records office at 5441 Commercial Boulevard is the state's main vital records location for ordering divorce certificates. Phone: (907) 465-3391.

Divorce certificates are issued by the Alaska Department of Health vital records office. The Juneau office at 5441 Commercial Boulevard, Juneau, AK 99801 (mailing: P.O. Box 110675, Juneau, AK 99811-0675) is the state headquarters for vital records. Phone: (907) 465-3391. Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. The first copy costs $25. Certificates from the past 50 years have restricted access. Online ordering through VitalChek is also available at health.alaska.gov. Juneau residents are unique in that the state vital records office is local and accessible in person.

Filing for Divorce in Juneau

Juneau residents file at the Superior Court at 123 4th Street. Alaska offers divorce under AS 25.24.160 and dissolution under AS 25.24.230. Both cost $250. A 30-day waiting period under AS 25.24.220 applies before the court can finalize the case. At least one spouse must have been an Alaska resident for 30 days before filing. Forms are free at courts.alaska.gov/forms. The filing guide at courts.alaska.gov/shc/family/shcstart.htm walks through the process step by step.

The Family Law Self-Help Center is available at toll-free (866) 279-0851. Staff can answer general questions about divorce procedures in Juneau. Juneau's Southeast region had 180 separations at a rate of 2.5 per 1,000 residents in 2024. The court handles cases for the entire Juneau City and Borough as well as remote Southeast communities that file through Juneau. Mail filing and TrueFiling electronic filing are both available for residents who cannot appear in person.

Alaska Divorce Law for Juneau Residents

Juneau residents follow Alaska divorce law, which applies uniformly across the First Judicial District. Alaska is a no-fault state. Incompatibility is the standard ground for divorce. Neither spouse has to prove fault. If both spouses agree on all terms, dissolution under AS 25.24.230 is the simpler and faster option. Contested cases use divorce under AS 25.24.160. Both cost $250 to file and require a 30-day waiting period before the court can issue a final decree.

Property division in Juneau divorce cases follows Alaska's equitable distribution standard. The Juneau court divides marital assets fairly based on the length of the marriage, each spouse's financial situation, and contributions to the household. Property owned before marriage is generally not divided. Assets earned or acquired during the marriage, including state government retirement benefits and real estate, are subject to equitable division. Government employment is common in Juneau, and any pension or retirement benefits earned during a marriage are marital property.

Child custody for Juneau families is decided using Alaska's best interest standard. The court weighs each parent's involvement with the child, home stability, and the child's needs and ties to the community. Both parents generally have rights to maintain relationships with their children. The Family Law Self-Help Center at toll-free (866) 279-0851 provides guidance for Juneau residents. Alaska Legal Services at (800) 478-9150 is available for qualifying residents who need free legal help with custody or divorce matters.

Juneau City and Borough Divorce Records

Juneau is a unified city and borough. All divorce filings go through the Juneau City and Borough court system. For more details on the courts and resources serving the entire borough, visit the Juneau City and Borough divorce records page.

Nearby Cities

These cities are in the First Judicial District near Juneau and have their own court resources for divorce filings.