Since divorce law differs from state to state, divorce record accessibility varies among states. New York law, for instance, is seen as favorable to couples seeking to keep their divorce private. Courts in other states, including California and New Hampshire, are more likely to make the determination on a case-by-case basis.
Furthermore, states use different standards when evaluating whether divorce records should be sealed. California uses a standard based largely on whether sealing divorce records is necessary to keep the children safe.
Britney Spears had to adhere to the California standards when she underwent painstaking efforts to assure the media did not learn the details of her divorce from Kevin Federline.
Jennifer Anniston and Brad Pitt took a different route to keep their divorce records sealed. The couple used binding arbitration (rather than the court system) work out the details of their divorce.
The question of whether divorce records should be sealed often arises in the context famous marriages. Usually movie stars are the subject of secret divorces, but often politicians work to keep their divorce proceedings confidential as well.
For instance, John Kerry was asked to make the records of his divorce proceeding public when he was running for president but declined the request.
When the Governor of Nevada filed for divorce, he sought to invoke an ancient state law that allows parties of a divorce to keep records private. Many who wanted to see the governor’s divorce records made public, claimed the old Nevada statute does not apply to public officials.
If you get a divorce in Illinois, will it be public record?
Contact an attorney to be sure you receive all the protections you deserve
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