Luieluie,
Regarding "I assume that all I have to do is ask for the case file and those papers will be made available..." Don't assume that. In many areas, if you want a copy of filings, you have to go to the courthouse and pay a copying fee for those. It may be different in your area, but it has been my experience if you want copies, you have to pay for them.
Also, I have found while on-line services notes filings in family law, they never have access to the actual documents online. That is fairly common.