Columbia County Family Court Records Search

Columbia County family court records are managed by Clerk Cassandra B. Johnson at the Superior Court Clerk office in Evans, Georgia. As one of the fastest-growing counties in the Augusta area, Columbia County handles a large number of family law cases through the Augusta Judicial Circuit each year.

Columbia County Superior Court Clerk

Cassandra B. Johnson is the Clerk of Superior Court for Columbia County. The office is at 640 Ronald Reagan Drive in Evans. You can reach the clerk at (706) 312-7136. This is where all family court records are filed and stored. The office handles divorce petitions, custody cases, child support orders, and protective order filings for Columbia County.

Columbia County has grown fast in recent years. More people keep moving to the area, and the family court caseload has increased along with the population. The clerk office processes a high volume of filings compared to other counties in the Augusta Judicial Circuit. Despite the busy schedule, the staff is organized and can help you find records if you provide a name or case number.

Columbia County family court records are public unless sealed by a judge. You can visit the office during business hours to request copies. The staff can search by name, case number, or date range. Certified copies are available for an extra fee.

Divorce Cases in Columbia County

Divorce filings are a major part of the Columbia County family court docket. The petition, financial statements, settlement documents, and final decree all end up in the court file. Columbia County processes both contested and uncontested divorces. An uncontested divorce where both parties agree can be wrapped up relatively fast. Contested cases take longer as the court works through property division, custody, and support questions.

Filing for divorce starts at the clerk office on Ronald Reagan Drive. You pay the filing fee, submit the petition, and serve the other party. Every step generates records that become part of the Columbia County family court file. Once finalized, divorce records are open to the public and anyone can request copies.

Custody Cases in Columbia County

Custody disputes make up a large share of Columbia County family court records. Under O.C.G.A. § 19-9-3, judges decide custody based on the best interest of the child. Columbia County judges look at the relationship each parent has with the child, the stability of each home, school arrangements, and any history of abuse or neglect.

Columbia County family court records for custody cases include the initial petition, temporary orders, parenting plans, guardian ad litem reports if appointed, mediation results, and the final custody order. With the county's growing population, more families go through this process each year. The court has experienced judges who handle family law matters regularly.

Modifications to custody orders are also common in Columbia County. When circumstances change, either parent can petition the court to adjust the arrangement. Those modification filings add to the family court record.

Searching Columbia County Records Online

The GSCCCA search portal includes Columbia County in the statewide database. You can search by name and filter to Columbia County. The portal has deeds, liens, and court filings from across Georgia. It is the best free online tool for finding Columbia County family court records.

Below is the GSCCCA search portal for looking up Columbia County family court records online.

Start your search for Columbia County family court records here before making a trip to Evans.

The Odyssey eFileGA system handles electronic filings in many Georgia courts, including Columbia County. If a case was filed electronically, documents may be available through this platform. The CourtTrax portal is another option for searching Georgia court data by name.

Here is the CourtTrax portal, another resource for Columbia County family court records searches.

CourtTrax provides another way to look up Columbia County family court records when the GSCCCA does not have what you need.

Child Support in Columbia County

Child support orders are a key part of Columbia County family court records. Georgia sets support amounts using the income shares model under O.C.G.A. § 19-6-26. Both parents report their income. The court factors in health insurance, daycare costs, and the number of children. The final order gets filed at the Columbia County clerk office.

The Georgia Division of Child Support Services assists Columbia County residents with enforcement and modifications. When a parent falls behind on payments, DCSS can garnish wages, grab tax refunds, and suspend licenses. They also help when someone needs to adjust the payment amount due to changed circumstances.

Columbia County's growing population means the DCSS office handles a busy caseload in this area. You can apply for services online at the state website or visit a local DCSS office for help.

Columbia County Protective Orders

Filing for a protective order in Columbia County is free. Under O.C.G.A. § 19-13-3, anyone facing abuse from a family or household member can petition the court. Columbia County judges can grant a temporary order the same day when the threat is urgent. A full hearing follows within a few days.

The Georgia protective order page has forms and instructions. After the Columbia County court grants the order, it enters the statewide registry. Law enforcement anywhere in Georgia can enforce it from that point. Columbia County family court records for these cases include the petition through the final ruling. Some information may be restricted to protect the filer.

Augusta Judicial Circuit

Columbia County is part of the Augusta Judicial Circuit along with Burke County and Richmond County. Circuit judges rotate between the three counties to hear cases. Columbia County family court records always stay at the clerk office in Evans, even though the judge assigned to the case may also sit in Augusta or Waynesboro.

Being in the same circuit as Richmond County gives Columbia County residents access to legal resources in the Augusta metro area. Family law attorneys and legal aid groups that serve Augusta often take Columbia County cases too. The proximity makes it easier to find legal help for family court matters.

Cities in Columbia County

Columbia County includes Evans, Martinez, Grovetown, and Harlem. All family court cases for residents of these communities are filed at the Columbia County Superior Court in Evans. The cities below have their own pages with local details.

Grovetown and Harlem residents also use the Columbia County clerk office in Evans for all family court records.

Nearby Counties

These counties surround Columbia County in the Augusta area. Confirm your case is filed in Columbia County before making a records request.