In terms of public information, it doesn't come much better anywhere else than in the US. Public Records is one example to that claim. There are various public record categories at the disposal of anyone who seeks them and this is actually required by law (Freedom of Information Act 1966). One of the most widely searched categories is State Divorce Records.

If there's been a divorce, all the information would go into the database. This is not optional. Personal particulars of both the divorcing parties and those of their children if any, other details such as time and place of divorce, filing number, alimony, child custody and visitation arrangement, final decree, certificate and so forth are standard information in Public Divorce Records.

The county courthouses where divorce proceedings are conducted will generate their respective reports and upload them to the state network delegated with the function. They are the most common source of divorce retrieval and any member of the public has the right to request them as long as it's done through the proper channels.

As divorce data come under state jurisdiction, there are differences in the laws governing them. Some states are stringent while others are easy-going. Along with other public data, these are uploaded to the central state repository while the respective county courthouses maintain their own set.

California Divorce Records are readily available these days and people make use of them for a multitude of purposes. Top on the list is for verifying that previous marriages have been formally annulled when divorcees apply to re-marry. Other uses are checking background, establishing biological relationship and researching genealogy. Restrictions may apply when employing information of others.

The above information can also be purchased. There are plenty of commercial record providers retailing on the internet with highly professional service. Fees are involved but they are usually very reasonable, given the immense competition in the industry. On top of government data and information, they often bring extras from their private networks.