Maumelle Family Court Records

Maumelle family court records are filed with the Pulaski County Circuit Clerk, which handles all domestic relations cases for Maumelle and the rest of Pulaski County. Divorce, child custody, child support, paternity, and domestic abuse protective orders filed by Maumelle residents are part of the Pulaski County Circuit Court's domestic relations docket in the 6th Judicial Circuit. Search these records for free through the statewide Search ARCourts portal or visit the clerk at 401 W Markham Street in Little Rock.

Pulaski County Circuit Clerk - Serving Maumelle

The Pulaski County Circuit Clerk handles all family court filings for Maumelle residents. The clerk's main office is at 401 W Markham Street, Suite 112, Little Rock, AR 72201, reachable at (501) 340-8500. Maumelle is in Pulaski County and does not have its own circuit court. All family law cases for Maumelle residents -- divorce, custody, child support, and protective orders -- are filed with the Pulaski County Circuit Clerk in Little Rock. Pulaski County is part of the 6th Judicial Circuit of Arkansas.

Maumelle is a planned community in western Pulaski County. Despite being a relatively small city, it is part of the largest county in Arkansas by population, and all of those residents share the same Pulaski County Circuit Court system. The clerk's office processes all family law filings, dockets motions and orders, issues summonses and subpoenas, and maintains the court registry for child support payments. All non-sealed records are public under Arkansas Code § 16-10-105.

The City of Maumelle operates its own Municipal Court, which handles traffic violations and city ordinance offenses. The Maumelle Municipal Court does not handle family law. Divorce, custody, and child support matters for Maumelle residents go to the Pulaski County Circuit Court in Little Rock. If you are not certain which court has jurisdiction over your matter, the ARCourts portal search can help you identify the case type and the correct court.

Maumelle residents can use the Pulaski County CourtConnect portal on the statewide Search ARCourts system to search family court records online at no cost. The Pulaski County Circuit Clerk at 401 W Markham Street in Little Rock maintains all divorce, custody, and child support records for Maumelle.

The Pulaski County Circuit Clerk in Little Rock maintains all family court records for Maumelle residents in the 6th Judicial Circuit, including divorce filings, custody orders, child support dockets, and domestic abuse protective orders.

Online Search for Maumelle Family Court Records

The statewide Search ARCourts portal at caseinfo.arcourts.gov covers Pulaski 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.

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, call (501) 410-1900 or email courts.efiling@arcourts.gov. Older records not in the electronic system must be requested in person at the Pulaski County Circuit Clerk's office in Little Rock.

Family Court Cases for Maumelle Residents

Maumelle residents file all domestic relations cases with the Pulaski County Circuit Court. 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 Maumelle residents file in Pulaski County.

Custody cases follow § 9-13-101, which presumes joint custody is in the child's best interest. Courts consider each parent's fitness, the child's existing bonds, each parent's ability to foster the other's involvement, and the child's preferences if old enough. Modification of a custody order requires a material change in circumstances since the last order. Maumelle's location between Little Rock and Conway means some families have ties to both Pulaski and Faulkner County, but residency determines which county court has jurisdiction.

Child support is calculated under the Arkansas Family Support Chart based on both parents' net incomes and the custody split. The Pulaski County clerk maintains a court registry for support payments when ordered. Modifications under § 9-14-107 require a material change in circumstances. Emergency protective orders for domestic abuse can be issued without prior notice, and a hearing for a permanent order must be set within 30 days.

Juvenile cases in Pulaski County are confidential under § 9-27-309. Adoption records are sealed under § 9-9-217. Administrative Order 19 governs public access to all Arkansas court records, including those at the Pulaski County Circuit Court serving Maumelle residents.

Fees and Copies

New domestic relations filings in Pulaski 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 401 W Markham Street, Suite 112, Little Rock, call (501) 340-8500, or send a mail request with party names, case number if known, return address, and a prepaid check or money order.

Legal Help in Maumelle

The Center for Arkansas Legal Services (CALS) serves Pulaski County including Maumelle and provides free civil legal help to income-eligible residents in family law matters. Call (501) 376-3423 or visit arjustice.org to apply. The Arkansas Access to Justice Foundation manages courthouse kiosks that give self-represented litigants access to court forms and legal resources at the Pulaski County Courthouse in Little Rock.

The Arkansas Judiciary resources directory provides 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 Maumelle or Little Rock area if you need paid representation.

Nearby Cities

Maumelle is in western Pulaski County, between Little Rock and Conway. These nearby cities are all part of the Greater Little Rock metro area.