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How can I get a copy of my divorce decree?

My records were all destroyed by Hurricane Katrina. The divorce was recorded in Cook County, Ill. Does anyone know how to get copies of such records?

Update:

ok people, thanks for trying to be helpful, but here's the problem. I'm in a FEMA trailor in MS and cant go to Chicago to get a copy of my divorce decree because I work two jobs trying to rebuild my life after Katrina. I don't have vacation time yet and am just wondering if there is a website or some service that someone is aware of that can get a copy of my divorce decree, which I need for licensing requirements in the casino industry. Someone, anyone please help!

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  • Lace
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago
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    Your lawyer or the courts would both have records of your divorce . Try contacting them, I'm sure they will be happy to photocopy one for you. Good Luck

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Go to the district court where the divorce decree was filed. they should provide u with a copy.

  • 1 decade ago

    Your personal copy was destroyed or the states? If yours then you can go to the county and see if they have it. If the county then possibly they had their records backed up on a server. If so the records are still probably available somewhere.

  • 1 decade ago

    GO to the court they have to have one you pay so much to get a copy or go to the lawer and ask him he can tell you how or if he can get you a copy he will know foe sure .

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  • 1 decade ago

    Go to the court house. records department.

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