Cabot Family Court Records

Cabot family court records are filed with the Lonoke County Circuit Clerk, which handles all domestic relations filings for Cabot and all of Lonoke County. Divorce, child custody, child support, paternity, and domestic abuse protective orders filed by Cabot residents are part of the Lonoke County Circuit Court's domestic relations docket. Search these records for free through the statewide Search ARCourts portal or contact the clerk at 301 N Center Street in Lonoke.

Lonoke County Circuit Clerk - Serving Cabot

The Lonoke County Circuit Clerk handles all family court filings for Cabot residents. The clerk's office is at 301 N Center Street, Lonoke, AR 72086. Call (501) 676-2316 to reach the clerk. Cabot is the most populous city in Lonoke County, though the county courthouse is in Lonoke, the county seat. Cabot residents who need to file family court cases or access records in person must go to the courthouse in Lonoke, about 12 miles from downtown Cabot. Lonoke County is part of the 23rd Judicial Circuit of Arkansas.

The Lonoke County Circuit Clerk files and maintains records for domestic relations, civil, criminal, probate, and juvenile divisions. For family law, the clerk accepts new petitions, dockets motions and orders, issues summonses and subpoenas, and maintains the court registry for child support payments when ordered. The clerk also records real property instruments as ex-officio county recorder. All non-sealed records are public under Arkansas Code § 16-10-105. You can inspect them without being a party and without giving a reason.

Cabot has grown rapidly as part of the Greater Little Rock metro area. Many Cabot residents commute to Little Rock or Jacksonville for work. This growth has made Lonoke County one of the faster-growing counties in Arkansas and has increased the volume of domestic relations filings at the Lonoke County courthouse. The online ARCourts portal is a convenient option for Cabot residents who want to search case information without driving to Lonoke.

Cabot residents can use the Lonoke County CourtConnect portal on the statewide Search ARCourts system to search family court records online at no cost. The Lonoke County Circuit Clerk at 301 N Center Street in Lonoke maintains all divorce, custody, and child support records for Cabot.

The Lonoke County CourtConnect portal on the Search ARCourts system provides free access to Cabot and Lonoke County family court records, including divorce filings, custody dockets, and child support cases searchable by party name or case number.

Online Search for Cabot Family Court Records

The statewide Search ARCourts portal at caseinfo.arcourts.gov covers Lonoke County Circuit Court with complete case data. Under Administrative Order 8, all circuit courts in Arkansas must report case data through this system. Search by party name, case number, case type, filing date, attorney, or judge. Results show the parties, the assigned judge, all docket entries, scheduled hearings, and judgments. No account is required. Access is free from any device. This is particularly convenient for Cabot residents who would otherwise need to drive to Lonoke to view records in person.

For electronic filing, attorneys and authorized parties use the statewide eFlex system at eflex.arcourts.gov. Filing fees are paid through the Information Network of Arkansas. A $20 electronic filing surcharge applies to new cases under Administrative Order 21. For eFlex support, email courts.efiling@arcourts.gov or call (501) 410-1900. Older records not in the electronic database must be requested in person at the Lonoke courthouse or by mail.

Family Court Cases Filed by Cabot Residents

Cabot residents who need to file a family law case do so with the Lonoke County Circuit Court's domestic relations division. The court handles divorce, annulment, legal separation, child custody and visitation, child support, paternity, domestic abuse protective orders, and contempt proceedings. Under Arkansas Code § 9-12-301, a divorce petition must be filed in the county where one or both spouses reside, so Cabot residents file in Lonoke County.

Custody cases follow § 9-13-101, which presumes joint custody is in the child's best interest unless a parent shows otherwise. Courts consider each parent's fitness and stability, the existing bonds between the child and each parent, each parent's ability to foster the other's relationship with the child, and the child's own preferences when old enough. Modification requires showing a material change in circumstances since the last order was entered.

Child support is calculated under the Arkansas Family Support Chart based on both parents' net incomes. The Lonoke County clerk maintains a court registry for support payments when ordered. Modifications under § 9-14-107 require a material change in circumstances. If you have a prior order from another state and have moved to Cabot, the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act (UIFSA) governs enforcement and modification in Arkansas.

Emergency protective orders for domestic abuse can be issued without prior notice to the other party. A hearing for a permanent order must be set within 30 days. Cabot has law enforcement resources and connections to domestic violence services in the greater Little Rock area. The clerk provides petition forms at no cost.

Juvenile cases in Lonoke County are confidential under § 9-27-309. Adoption records are sealed under § 9-9-217. Administrative Order 19 governs public access to court records in all Arkansas counties, including Lonoke County where Cabot's family law cases are filed.

Fees and Copies

New domestic relations filings in Lonoke County cost $165.00. Standard copies of court records are $0.25 to $0.50 per page. Certified copies cost $5.00 per document. If a request will cost more than $25.00, the clerk may require payment upfront under § 25-19-105. Visit the clerk at 301 N Center Street, Lonoke, call (501) 676-2316, or send a mail request with party names, case number if known, return address, and a prepaid check or money order for the estimated fee.

Legal Help in Cabot

The Center for Arkansas Legal Services (CALS) serves Lonoke County including Cabot and provides free civil legal help to income-eligible residents in family law matters. Visit arjustice.org or call (501) 376-3423 to apply. The Arkansas Access to Justice Foundation manages the AR Courthouse Kiosk program statewide, and kiosks at the Lonoke County Courthouse provide self-represented litigants with access to legal forms and resources.

The Arkansas Judiciary resources directory lists approved domestic relations forms and self-help guides. The ACAP helpline at (866) 823-5778 answers general questions about court access in Arkansas. The Arkansas Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service at (800) 228-6868 can help connect you with a family law attorney in the Cabot or Little Rock area if you need paid representation.

Nearby Cities

Cabot is in Lonoke County, northeast of Little Rock. These nearby cities are part of the Greater Little Rock metro area.