Search Coweta County Family Court Records

Coweta County family court records are managed by Clerk Niki Sewell at the Superior Court Clerk office in Newnan, Georgia. The county has its own judicial circuit and handles a significant number of family law cases each year, including divorce, custody, child support, and protective order filings.

Coweta County Superior Court Clerk

Niki Sewell serves as the Clerk of Superior Court for Coweta County. The office is at 72 Greenville Street in Newnan. You can reach the main line at (770) 254-2690. The fax number is (770) 254-3700. For court services, call (770) 254-2695. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. All family court records in Coweta County are filed and stored here.

Coweta County is a growing county southwest of Atlanta. Newnan has become a popular spot for families moving out of the city. That growth has meant more family court cases each year. The clerk office handles a steady flow of divorce filings, custody disputes, and support orders. The staff is used to the volume and can help you with record searches and copy requests.

Coweta County family court records cover everything from the initial petition through the final order. The clerk office keeps divorce decrees, custody arrangements, child support calculations, and protective order documents. These are public records unless a judge has sealed them.

Divorce Cases in Coweta County

Divorce is the most common family court filing in Coweta County. When a couple files for divorce, the petition gets submitted to the clerk office on Greenville Street. Financial disclosures, settlement agreements, and the final decree all become part of the Coweta County family court records. Uncontested divorces where both sides agree on property, custody, and support move through the system faster.

Contested divorces in Coweta County can take months. The court has to sort through disputes over property division, child custody, and spousal support. Each hearing and filing adds to the family court record. Once the divorce is final, the records are public and anyone can request copies from the clerk.

Coweta County processes a high number of divorce filings compared to other counties of similar size. The growth in population around Newnan has pushed up the volume in recent years.

Custody Cases in Coweta County

Custody disputes are a big part of the Coweta County family court docket. Under O.C.G.A. § 19-9-3, judges decide custody based on the best interest of the child. Coweta County judges look at the home each parent can provide, work schedules, the child's school and community ties, and any history of violence or substance abuse.

Coweta County family court records for custody cases include the petition, temporary orders, parenting plans, guardian ad litem reports, mediation outcomes, and the final custody order. Modifications are common too. When circumstances change, either parent can file to adjust the arrangement. Those filings add to the family court record over time.

Online Access to Coweta County Records

The GSCCCA search portal includes Coweta County in the statewide database. You can search by name and select Coweta County from the dropdown. The system covers deeds, liens, and court records from across the state. It is the best free online starting point for Coweta County family court records.

Below is the GSCCCA search portal for finding Coweta County family court records online.

Check this tool before visiting the courthouse in Newnan to see what records are already indexed.

The Odyssey eFileGA system allows electronic filing in many Georgia courts, including Coweta County. Cases filed online may have documents available through this platform. The CourtTrax portal is another search tool for Georgia court data by name.

Here is the Odyssey eFileGA portal used for electronic filings in Coweta County and other Georgia courts.

If you filed documents online or want to check for electronic records in Coweta County, the Odyssey system is a good resource.

Child Support in Coweta County

Child support orders make up a significant part of Coweta County family court records. Georgia uses the income shares model under O.C.G.A. § 19-6-26. Both parents report income. The court considers health insurance, daycare, and the number of children. The resulting order gets filed at the Coweta County clerk office.

The Georgia Division of Child Support Services helps Coweta County residents with enforcement. When payments fall behind, DCSS can garnish wages, intercept tax refunds, and suspend licenses. They also process modification requests when income or life circumstances change. All of these actions create entries in the Coweta County family court records.

Coweta County parents can apply for DCSS services online through the state website or at a local office. The DCSS system works with the Coweta County clerk office to keep records up to date.

Coweta County Protective Orders

Protective orders in Coweta County are free to file. Under O.C.G.A. § 19-13-3, anyone facing family violence can petition the court for protection. Coweta County judges can issue a temporary order the same day if the threat is immediate. A full hearing follows within a few days.

The Georgia protective order page has the forms and instructions. After the court grants a protective order, it enters the statewide registry. Law enforcement across Georgia can enforce it. Coweta County family court records for these cases include the petition, temporary order, hearing notes, and the final ruling. Some file details may be restricted to protect the person who filed.

Getting Copies of Coweta County Records

Visit the clerk office at 72 Greenville Street in Newnan to get copies of Coweta County family court records. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Bring your ID and case details. Standard copies have a per-page charge. Certified copies cost more and include the court seal.

You can also request records by mail. Send a letter with the party names, case type, and dates. Include a check or money order for the fees. Call (770) 254-2690 to find out current rates. For court-related questions, call (770) 254-2695. Coweta County family court records are public unless sealed, so anyone can request copies.

Cities in Coweta County

Coweta County includes Newnan, Senoia, Sharpsburg, and other communities. All family court cases for residents are filed at the Coweta County Superior Court in Newnan. The city below has its own page with local details.

Senoia, Sharpsburg, Turin, Moreland, Haralson, and Grantville residents all use the Coweta County clerk office in Newnan for family court records.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Coweta County southwest of Atlanta. Make sure your case was filed in Coweta County before requesting records here.