Pierce County Family Court Records

Pierce County family court records are stored at the Superior Court Clerk office in Blackshear, Georgia. The Waycross Judicial Circuit handles all family law cases for this county.

Pierce County Superior Court Clerk

The clerk office is at 3550 Highway 121 in Blackshear. Staff here file new family cases, keep the records in order, and help the public find what they need. Pierce County is a rural county in southeast Georgia. The office is small but handles its caseload well. Call (912) 449-2020 to check hours or ask about fees before visiting.

Pierce County sits in the Waycross Judicial Circuit along with Bacon, Brantley, Charlton, Coffee, and Ware counties. Judges rotate through these courthouses on a regular schedule. Family cases in Blackshear are set based on the circuit calendar. Ask the clerk for upcoming court dates.

The GSCCCA statewide portal below includes Pierce County court records.

Filter your search to Pierce County and look up records by party name.

Types of Family Court Cases in Pierce County

Divorce is the most common family filing in Pierce County. Under O.C.G.A. § 9-10-91, you need six months of Georgia residency to file. The case goes to the county where the defendant lives. Pierce County handles both contested and uncontested divorces. Uncontested cases can finish in about 45 days. Contested divorces take longer, especially when there are property or custody disputes.

Custody cases follow O.C.G.A. § 19-9-3. The judge focuses on the child's best interest. The court looks at home stability, parenting ability, work schedules, and any abuse history. A child who is 14 or older can choose which parent to live with, and the court gives that choice weight. For kids 11 to 13, the child's input is noted but does not control the decision.

Protective orders are free. O.C.G.A. § 19-13-3 says no fee for family violence petitions. A temporary order can come out the same day. Within 30 days, a hearing decides on a longer-term order. These records are kept at the Pierce County clerk office in Blackshear.

Online Search Options for Pierce County

The GSCCCA includes Pierce County records. Subscriptions are $14.95 per month. Each page costs $0.50 to print. Search by name and pick Pierce County from the county list.

Lawyers file electronically via eFileGA or PeachCourt. Both platforms are always available. Self-represented parties must go to the courthouse with paper filings. CourtTrax offers name-based searches of Georgia court records.

Pierce County does not have its own online records portal. For complete information, especially for older cases, contact the clerk office directly at (912) 449-2020 or visit in person.

Child Support in Pierce County

Child support orders in Pierce County follow O.C.G.A. § 19-6-26. Both parents report income. The court uses the income shares model to calculate the payment. Health insurance and child care costs are included. The resulting order is filed at the clerk office.

The Georgia Division of Child Support Services enforces support orders for Pierce County families. DCSS can garnish pay, intercept tax refunds, and suspend licenses. Call 1-877-423-4746 for help. There is no cost for custodial parents.

DCSS provides enforcement and case management for all Georgia counties.

Additional Family Court Records

Adoption records in Pierce County are sealed under O.C.G.A. § 19-8-2. A judge must authorize the release. The clerk holds the files but will not hand them out without a court order. This rule applies in all 159 Georgia counties.

Paternity records are open. These cases establish legal fatherhood and shape custody, support, and inheritance rights. Request copies from the Pierce County clerk with a case number or the names involved.

For copies, go to 3550 Highway 121 in Blackshear. Mail requests are also accepted. Send case details, your return address, and payment. Certified copies carry the court seal and cost more. Call (912) 449-2020 for pricing.

Cities in Pierce County

Pierce County includes Blackshear and Patterson. All family court cases are filed at the Superior Court in Blackshear. No cities in this county meet the population threshold for a separate page.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Pierce County in southeast Georgia. Verify jurisdiction before making a records request.