Bartow County Family Court Records

Bartow County family court records are on file at the Superior Court Clerk office in Cartersville, managed by Clerk Cindy Roberts. The Cherokee Judicial Circuit in the 7th District handles all family law cases for this county northwest of Atlanta. Bartow County processes a high number of family court matters each year, including divorce, custody, child support, and domestic violence cases. You can search for records in person at the courthouse on Cherokee Avenue or use online tools to access Bartow County family court filings remotely.

Bartow County Superior Court Clerk

Cindy Roberts is the Clerk of Superior Court for Bartow County. Her office manages all family court records, from new filings to archived cases. The courthouse is at 135 W. Cherokee Avenue, Suite 243, in Cartersville. Walk-in visitors can search for records and get copies during regular hours. The phone number is (770) 387-5025.

Bartow County has a website for the clerk's office where you can find basic information about services and contact details. You can view the Bartow County Superior Court Clerk page to see what is available before you visit.

The website provides information about filing procedures, office hours, and other clerk services. For specific case lookups, you will still need to contact the office directly or use the statewide GSCCCA search tool.

Divorce Cases in Bartow County

Divorce is the most filed type of family court case in Bartow County. O.C.G.A. § 9-10-91 sets the jurisdictional rules. At least one spouse must have been a Georgia resident for six months before filing. The case gets filed at the Bartow County courthouse in Cartersville. After filing, the other spouse has to be served with the papers. A 30-day waiting period starts from the filing date.

Bartow County divorce records contain the full history of the case. The complaint states what the filing party wants. The answer is the other side's response. Temporary orders may be issued for custody or support while the case is pending. Settlement agreements spell out who gets what. The final decree wraps it all up. This decree is the document most people need when they come to the Bartow County clerk office asking for family court records. Certified copies of the decree are available for a fee.

Bartow County Custody and Support Filings

Custody cases in Bartow County follow the best interest of the child standard under O.C.G.A. § 19-9-3. The judge examines each parent's home, their relationship with the child, work schedules, and whether either parent has a history of violence or neglect. Georgia law gives children 14 and older the right to choose their custodial parent. The court usually respects that choice. Kids between 11 and 13 get to state their preference, but the judge is not bound by it.

Child support orders in Bartow County are governed by O.C.G.A. § 19-6-26. The court keeps jurisdiction over the order so it can be modified later. The Georgia Division of Child Support Services works alongside the court to enforce payments. They track who has paid and who has not. If someone falls behind, DCSS can garnish wages, intercept tax refunds, or take other action. Call 1-877-423-4746 to speak with a DCSS representative about Bartow County support cases.

All custody and support records filed in Bartow County are kept at the clerk office in Cartersville. You can get copies there or search for case information through the statewide database.

Searching Bartow County Records Online

The GSCCCA search portal covers Bartow County family court records. A regular subscription costs $14.95 per month. You search by name and get results showing case types and filing dates. Printed pages add $0.50 each. This is a good option if you do not want to drive to Cartersville just to check on a case.

Attorneys filing family court cases in Bartow County can use the eFileGA system to submit documents around the clock. The system calculates fees and sends email updates when the clerk processes the filing. Self-represented parties in Bartow County still need to file paper documents at the courthouse. The PeachCourt portal is another electronic filing option that some attorneys in this area use.

The eFileGA portal shown above works for civil and family cases in participating Georgia counties including Bartow County. It handles both new case filings and documents added to existing cases.

Protective Orders in Bartow County

There is no fee to file for a protective order in Bartow County. The Family Violence Act, codified at O.C.G.A. § 19-13-3, prohibits courts from charging for these petitions. You file at the clerk office at 135 W. Cherokee Avenue. A judge can issue a temporary order that day if you show an immediate threat. The temporary order lasts up to 30 days, and then a full hearing is set.

At the hearing, the judge hears both sides. If the order is granted, it can last up to one year. In cases involving serious harm, the order may extend to three years. Georgia's statewide hotline for domestic violence is 1-800-334-2836. The state protective order page outlines the forms and steps for filing in any county.

Note: Protective order records in Bartow County are maintained at the Superior Court Clerk office alongside other family court records.

Cities in Bartow County

All family court cases for residents of Bartow County are filed at the Superior Court in Cartersville. This includes people living in the city of Cartersville and all other communities in the county.

Other towns in Bartow County include Adairsville, Kingston, White, Emerson, and Taylorsville. All of these file family court cases at the Bartow County Superior Court in Cartersville.

Nearby Counties

Bartow County sits northwest of Atlanta. These counties share borders with Bartow and each has its own Superior Court for family law cases.