The Cass County, N.D. Divorce Cases index provides access to over 3300 cases from the 1870s to 1942. Consult the information page for the scope and content of the records and for ordering information.

Search Tips for the Divorce Cases Database

You can search separately by plaintiff & defendant, by attorney, or combining the two into a single search (using the drop-down option list). You can also search by year or range of years. Thus for example, you can search for all cases from the 1890s, or you can search for a specific name but limit it to a specific time period.

The 'any match' option is the default search and is broad in scope. This search will result in finding all incidences of the consecutive letters entered in the query, whether at the beginning, middle or end of a name, as well as the name itself. You can search first or last name separately, or by full name. For full name searching, enter in first name, last name order (i.e. John Smith). When unsure about the spelling of a name you may want to truncate (shorten) to consecutive letters about which you are sure. Entering 'Hans' will produce both Hansen and Hanson, as well as Hanseth and Lytthans.

The results listing is organized in chronological order giving the name of the plaintiff, defendant, their attorneys (if any), the year divorce proceedings began and ended, the case number and any notes. Words in the notes field are included all searches

Copies

Requests for copies may be sent via e-mail to archives@www.lib.ndsu.nodak.edu . Be sure to include the Case number and name of the parties in any correspondence.

Update history

Database mounted September 2005

 

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Printed copies of Divorce files can be ordered from the Institute for Regional Studies at the NDSU Libraries for a fee based upon the number of pages in the file, with a $5.00 minimum. The copies will be sent by postal mail, not e-mail, therefore include your postal mailing address in your e-mail request. The billing will be sent with the photocopies. Be sure to include the Case Number and the search names .

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