Search East Point Family Court Records

East Point family court records are filed at the Fulton County Superior Court in Atlanta. All divorce, custody, and support cases for East Point residents go through the Fulton County Family Division.

Which County Handles East Point Family Court Cases

East Point sits in Fulton County. The Fulton County Superior Court Family Division handles all family law cases for East Point residents. This includes divorce, custody, child support, and protective orders. The Atlanta Judicial Circuit serves Fulton County.

East Point residents file their family court cases at the same courthouse used by Atlanta and other Fulton County cities. The Family Division is on the 8th Floor of Building J2 at 136 Pryor Street SW in Atlanta. Call 404-613-0505 for the main line.

Fulton County Family Division for East Point

The Fulton County Family Division is where East Point family court records are kept. This court unit deals only with family law cases. It has separate phone lines for different case types. For divorce, call (404) 612-2789. Custody goes to (404) 612-5344. Protective orders are at (404) 612-0505.

Walk-in hours run Monday through Friday. Bring a valid ID and a case number if you have one. The clerk can search by name too. Certified copies have the court seal. Plain copies cost less. East Point residents must travel to Atlanta to visit this office since there is no branch courthouse in East Point for family cases.

The East Point Municipal Court handles city ordinance cases and traffic tickets but does not deal with family law matters. All family court filings go to the Fulton County Superior Court in Atlanta.

Types of Family Court Records in East Point

Divorce records are the most common family court files for East Point residents. A case starts when one spouse files a complaint at the Fulton County clerk office. Under O.C.G.A. § 19-5-2, at least one spouse must have lived in Georgia for six months. The file includes the complaint, answer, temporary orders, financial papers, and the final decree.

Georgia has a 30-day waiting period after filing before the court can grant a final decree. Uncontested divorces where both sides agree move faster. Contested cases take longer and cost more.

Child custody cases follow O.C.G.A. § 19-9-3. The best interest of the child is the standard. Judges look at each parent's living situation, the child's connections to school and community, and the child's wishes if mature enough. These cases come up during divorce or on their own between unmarried parents. Custody records include petitions, parenting plans, and court orders.

Protective orders under O.C.G.A. § 19-13-3 are free to file. The court can issue a temporary order on the same day. A hearing within 30 days decides whether a longer order is needed. These records are part of the public court file in Fulton County.

Online Access to East Point Family Court Records

The GSCCCA search portal covers Fulton County along with every other Georgia county. You can search East Point family court records by name or case number. A subscription is needed for full access, but basic searches are free. This tool works from home.

Fulton County also runs its own online records portal. You can check case status by party name or case number there. The Odyssey eFileGA system handles electronic filing for attorneys. Pro se filers still need to submit papers on paper at the courthouse in Atlanta.

For mail requests, write to the Fulton County Superior Court Clerk at 136 Pryor Street SW, Atlanta, GA 30303. Include the case number or full names and a check for the copy fee. Call 404-613-0505 first to confirm the amount.

Child Support Services for East Point

The Georgia Division of Child Support Services helps East Point residents with support enforcement. Call 1-877-423-4746. DCSS sets up new orders, enforces existing ones, and processes modifications. They use wage garnishment, tax refund interception, and license suspension for parents who fall behind.

Georgia uses the income shares model under O.C.G.A. § 19-6-26. Both parents' incomes go into a worksheet. The result sets the monthly payment. Health care and child care costs are part of the formula. If circumstances change, file a modification petition at the Fulton County clerk office or ask DCSS to review the order.

Legal Resources for East Point Residents

East Point residents can access the same legal aid resources as other Fulton County cities. Georgia Legal Services Program offers free help with divorce, custody, and protective orders for low-income residents. Atlanta Legal Aid Society is another option. Both groups serve the entire Fulton County area.

The PeachCourt portal provides guided interviews for family law forms. This is helpful if you plan to file on your own. The State Bar of Georgia lawyer referral service covers Fulton County. The Fulton County Justice Resource Center at 185 Central Ave, Suite 704, Atlanta, can help with forms and filing steps.

Private attorneys in the East Point area handle all types of family court cases. Some offer free initial consultations. Fees for family cases vary a lot depending on how complex the situation is.

Nearby Cities

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