North Little Rock Family Court Records

North Little Rock family court records are filed and maintained by the Pulaski County Circuit Clerk, the same office that serves Little Rock and all of Pulaski County. Divorce, child custody, child support, paternity, and domestic abuse protective orders filed by North Little Rock 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 North Little Rock

The Pulaski County Circuit Clerk handles all family court filings for North Little Rock residents. The clerk's main office is at 401 W Markham Street, Suite 112, Little Rock, AR 72201, reachable at (501) 340-8500. North Little Rock is in Pulaski County, separated from Little Rock by the Arkansas River, but both cities share the same county court system. All domestic relations cases for North Little Rock residents go to the Pulaski County Circuit Clerk in Little Rock. There is no separate circuit court in North Little Rock for family law matters.

The Pulaski County Circuit Clerk processes all court documents for the county's domestic relations, civil, criminal, probate, and juvenile divisions. For family law, this means filing new petitions, docketing motions and orders, issuing summonses and subpoenas, and maintaining the court registry for child support payments. The clerk also records deeds and real property instruments for the county as ex-officio recorder. All non-sealed records are public under Arkansas Code § 16-10-105.

North Little Rock has its own District Court at 120 Main Street that handles traffic violations, small claims, and misdemeanor offenses. The District Court does not handle family law. All divorce, custody, and child support matters for North Little Rock residents go through the Pulaski County Circuit Court. If you are not sure whether your case is in district court or circuit court, the ARCourts portal search will show you the court and case type.

North Little Rock residents access family court records through the Pulaski County CourtConnect portal on the statewide Search ARCourts system. The Pulaski County Circuit Clerk at 401 W Markham Street in Little Rock maintains all divorce, custody, and child support records for North Little Rock.

Online Search for North Little Rock 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 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.

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 on Markham Street.

Family Court Cases for North Little Rock Residents

North Little Rock residents who need to file a family law case do so with the Pulaski County Circuit Court's domestic relations division. The division 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 North Little Rock residents file in Pulaski County.

Custody cases follow § 9-13-101, which presumes joint custody is in the child's best interest. A parent seeking a different arrangement must present evidence that joint custody would not serve the child well in the specific circumstances. Courts look at the existing parent-child bonds, each parent's fitness, the child's adjustment to home and school, and the child's own preferences if old enough. Modification of a custody order requires showing a material change in circumstances since the last order.

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 child support when the court directs payment through the registry rather than directly between parties. Modifications under § 9-14-107 require a material change in circumstances, such as a major change in income or a change in the custody arrangement.

Domestic abuse protective orders are available through the circuit court. Emergency orders can be issued quickly without advance notice to the other party. A hearing for a permanent order must be set within 30 days of the emergency order. North Little Rock has domestic violence resources including shelters and the city's police department victim advocacy unit. The clerk provides petition forms for protective orders at no cost.

Juvenile cases in Pulaski County are handled in a separate juvenile division and are confidential under § 9-27-309. Adoption records are sealed under § 9-9-217. Administrative Order 19 defines what constitutes a public court record in all Arkansas counties, including Pulaski County where North Little Rock's family court cases are filed.

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 available, return address, and a prepaid check or money order.

Legal Help in North Little Rock

The Center for Arkansas Legal Services (CALS) serves Pulaski County including North Little Rock and provides free civil legal help to income-eligible residents in family law matters. Call (501) 376-3423 or visit arjustice.org to apply. Legal Aid of Arkansas also serves Pulaski County and may be able to assist as well. The Arkansas Access to Justice Foundation manages courthouse kiosks that give self-represented litigants access to court forms and resources.

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

Nearby Cities

North Little Rock is in Pulaski County, across the river from Little Rock. These nearby cities share the same county court system or file through adjacent counties.