Access Pike County Family Court Records

Pike County family court records are filed and stored at the Superior Court Clerk office in Zebulon, Georgia. The Griffin Judicial Circuit handles all family law cases for this county.

Pike County Superior Court Clerk

The clerk office is at 16001 Barnesville Street in Zebulon. Staff handle all family court filings, record keeping, and public copy requests. Pike County is a small rural county south of Atlanta. The office runs at a calm pace. Call (770) 567-2000 to verify hours or ask questions before you drive out.

Pike County is part of the Griffin Judicial Circuit with Fayette, Spalding, and Upson counties. Judges rotate between these courthouses. Family hearings in Zebulon follow the circuit calendar. Check with the clerk to find out when the next family court session is set.

The GSCCCA statewide search portal below covers Pike County records.

Search by name and filter to Pike County for targeted results.

Types of Family Court Cases in Pike County

Divorce is the most frequent family case type in Pike County. O.C.G.A. § 9-10-91 requires six months of Georgia residency. You file in the county where the defendant spouse lives. Pike County handles both contested and uncontested divorces. Uncontested ones finish in about 45 days when the paperwork is complete. Contested cases take months, sometimes longer.

Custody cases follow O.C.G.A. § 19-9-3. The judge must put the child's best interest first. The court examines home stability, each parent's bond with the child, work life, and any abuse concerns. Children 14 and older choose their custodial parent. The court gives strong weight to that choice. For ages 11 to 13, the child can express a preference but the judge makes the call.

Protective orders are free to file in Pike County under O.C.G.A. § 19-13-3. No fee is charged for family violence petitions. A temporary order can be issued the day you file. A hearing follows within 30 days for a final order. These records are stored at the courthouse in Zebulon.

Online Search Options for Pike County

The GSCCCA includes Pike County in its statewide database. Subscriptions cost $14.95 per month. Each page is $0.50. Search by name and select Pike County for the most relevant results.

Attorneys file through eFileGA or PeachCourt. Both platforms work around the clock. Self-represented parties bring paper filings to the courthouse in Zebulon. CourtTrax is another option for searching Georgia court records online.

Pike County does not offer its own online case search. For the fullest records, contact the clerk office directly. Staff can pull files that may not appear in statewide databases, particularly older cases.

Child Support in Pike County

Child support orders in Pike County follow O.C.G.A. § 19-6-26. Both parents provide income information. The income shares model sets the support amount based on combined earnings, health care, and child care expenses. The order is filed at the clerk office.

The Georgia Division of Child Support Services enforces orders for Pike County families. DCSS can garnish wages, seize tax refunds, and suspend licenses for non-payment. Call 1-877-423-4746 for assistance. Custodial parents pay nothing for these services.

The DCSS website provides case management and office location information.

Additional Family Court Records

Adoption records in Pike County are sealed. O.C.G.A. § 19-8-2 requires a court order to release them. The clerk keeps the files but cannot hand them over without a judge's authorization. This is the rule across Georgia.

Paternity records are public. These cases determine legal fatherhood and influence custody, support, and inheritance. Get copies from the Pike County clerk with a case number or party names.

For copies, visit 16001 Barnesville Street in Zebulon. Mail requests work too. Send case details, your address, and payment. Certified copies cost more but include the court seal. Call (770) 567-2000 for current prices.

Cities in Pike County

Pike County includes Zebulon, Concord, Meansville, and Williamson. All family court cases go through the Superior Court in Zebulon. No cities here qualify for a separate page on this site.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Pike County in central Georgia. Check jurisdiction before requesting family court records.