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Term Definition Clerk of the Court - a public official who is responsible for keeping court records and procedures in order.
Application in Divorce In most jurisdictions, a person file divorce paperwork with the clerk of the courts. The position has different names in different states and often be referred to as a Court Assistant, District Clerk, Chancery Clerk, etc.

The clerk will be the person that will facilitate each divorce through the formalities of the filing procedure.