How Long Should I Keep My Divorce Documents?

Divorce papers shold be kept safe.

Keep Indefinitely

Many organization professionals say divorce documents, like other family paperwork, should be kept forever.

Keep Until Remarried

Some say there is only need to prove a divorce if you want to remarry, and if the need to have the records arises, the county clerk's office keeps a record on file.

Bottom Line

Divorce records should be kept with other family paperwork, including birth, marriage and death certificates in a fire and waterproof box or safety deposit box. These type of documents should be kept indefinitely.

References

• Cooperative Extension: How Long Should I Keep Records?
• My Dollar Plan: How long do we really need to keep those papers?
• Today's Seniors: How to Replace a Marriage or Divorce Record