Search Union City Family Court Records

Union City family court records are filed at the Fulton County Superior Court in Atlanta. All divorce, custody, child support, and protective order cases for Union City residents go through the Fulton County Family Division.

Which County Handles Union City Family Court Cases

Union City family court records go through Fulton County. The Fulton County Superior Court Family Division handles all family law cases for Union City residents. The Atlanta Judicial Circuit serves Fulton County. Every divorce, custody, and support case for a Union City address goes to the Fulton County clerk office in Atlanta.

Union City sits in the southern part of Fulton County. Residents need to travel to downtown Atlanta for courthouse visits. The Family Division is at 136 Pryor Street SW. Call 404-613-0505 for the main line.

Fulton County Family Division for Union City

The Fulton County Family Division handles all Union City family court records. This court unit deals only with family law cases. It sits on the 8th Floor of Building J2 at 136 Pryor Street SW in Atlanta. The main phone number is 404-613-0505. For divorce questions, 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. Certified copies carry the court seal. Plain copies cost less. Union City residents must travel to downtown Atlanta for courthouse visits since there is no branch location in Union City for family cases.

The Union City Municipal Court handles city ordinance matters but does not process family court cases. All family law filings must go through the Fulton County Superior Court in Atlanta.

Types of Family Court Records in Union City

Divorce cases are the most common family court files for Union City 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 holds 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 cases where both parties agree move faster. The final decree shows property division, custody terms, and support amounts.

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, and the child's wishes if mature enough. Custody records include petitions, parenting plans, and final orders.

Protective orders under O.C.G.A. § 19-13-3 are free to file. The court can issue a temporary order the same day. A hearing within 30 days decides the outcome. These records are public. Adoption records are sealed under Georgia law and need a court order to access.

Online Access to Union City Family Court Records

The GSCCCA search portal covers Fulton County and all other Georgia counties. You can search Union City family court records by name or case number. A subscription gives full access. This is the primary tool for finding records from home.

Fulton County also runs its own online records portal. The Odyssey eFileGA system handles electronic filing for attorneys. Pro se filers still need to submit papers in person at the courthouse. The PeachCourt portal provides guided form preparation for family law cases.

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 to confirm the amount.

Child Support Services for Union City

The Georgia Division of Child Support Services helps Union City residents with support enforcement. Call 1-877-423-4746. DCSS sets up new orders, modifies existing ones, and enforces payment through wage garnishment, tax refund interception, and license suspension.

Georgia follows the income shares model under O.C.G.A. § 19-6-26. Both parents' incomes go into a worksheet that sets the support amount. 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 Union City Residents

Union City residents can use the same legal aid resources available to all Fulton County residents. Georgia Legal Services Program offers free help to low-income people with divorce, custody, and protective orders. Atlanta Legal Aid Society also serves the Fulton County area.

The Fulton County Justice Resource Center at 185 Central Ave, Suite 704, Atlanta can help with forms and procedures. PeachCourt provides guided form preparation online. The State Bar of Georgia lawyer referral service covers Fulton County. Some family law attorneys in the Union City area offer free initial consultations.

Private attorneys in south Fulton County handle all types of family court cases. Costs vary. An uncontested divorce is cheaper than a contested case. Check with multiple attorneys to compare fees and find the right fit.

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