Pulaski County Family Court Records

Pulaski County family court records are maintained at the Superior Court Clerk office in Hawkinsville, Georgia. The Macon Judicial Circuit covers all family law matters for this county.

Pulaski County Superior Court Clerk

The clerk office is at 32 N. Main Street in Hawkinsville. This small office handles all family court filings for the county. Staff process new cases, store records, and give out copies to the public. Pulaski County is a quiet, rural area. The clerk office is usually not busy, so wait times tend to be short. Call (478) 783-1911 to check hours or fees.

Pulaski County is in the Macon Judicial Circuit with Bibb, Houston, Monroe, and Peach counties. Judges rotate through these courthouses. Family court sessions in Hawkinsville depend on the circuit schedule. Ask the clerk when the next court date falls.

The GSCCCA statewide search tool below covers Pulaski County records.

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Types of Family Court Cases in Pulaski County

Divorce filings lead the family court docket in Pulaski County. O.C.G.A. § 9-10-91 requires six months of Georgia residency before you file. The case goes to the county where the defendant lives. Pulaski County handles both contested and uncontested divorces. Uncontested cases can be done in about 45 days. Contested divorces drag on when there are fights over property, custody, or support.

Custody cases here follow O.C.G.A. § 19-9-3. The court puts the child's best interest first. The judge reviews each parent's home, income, parenting skills, and any concerns like abuse or drug use. A child 14 or older picks which parent to live with. The court follows that choice unless there is a clear reason not to. Children 11 to 13 can express a preference, but the judge decides.

Protective orders are free to file. O.C.G.A. § 19-13-3 prohibits any fee for family violence petitions. A temporary order can come out the same day. A hearing within 30 days decides the longer-term order.

Online Search Options for Pulaski County

The GSCCCA is the main online resource for Pulaski County records. Monthly subscriptions are $14.95 with pages at $0.50. Search by name and filter to Pulaski County.

Attorneys use eFileGA or PeachCourt for electronic filing. Both work 24/7. Self-represented parties file paper documents at the courthouse. CourtTrax is another option for name-based court record searches.

Pulaski County does not have its own online records system. For thorough searches, call or visit the clerk office in Hawkinsville. Staff can find records that may not be in the online databases.

Child Support in Pulaski County

Child support orders follow O.C.G.A. § 19-6-26. Both parents submit income. The court uses the income shares model to set the payment amount, factoring in health care and child care costs. The order is filed at the clerk office in Hawkinsville.

The Georgia Division of Child Support Services helps Pulaski County families with enforcement. DCSS can garnish wages, take tax refunds, and suspend licenses. Call 1-877-423-4746 for help. Custodial parents use DCSS at no charge.

DCSS handles enforcement statewide with offices across Georgia.

Additional Family Court Records

Adoption files are sealed in Pulaski County under O.C.G.A. § 19-8-2. A judge must sign a release order. The clerk cannot give out adoption records on request. This is the law in every Georgia county.

Paternity records are public. A paternity case establishes legal fatherhood and affects custody, support, and inheritance rights. Request copies from the clerk with a case number or the names of the parties.

Visit 32 N. Main Street in Hawkinsville for copies of any family court record. You can also mail a request. Include case details, your address, and payment for copies. Certified copies cost more but have the court seal. Call (478) 783-1911 for current pricing.

The Putative Father Registry is a state resource for men who want to protect their parental rights when a child may be placed for adoption. Registration is free and can be done before or after the child is born.

Cities in Pulaski County

Pulaski County includes Hawkinsville and Hartford. All family court filings go through the Superior Court in Hawkinsville. No cities in this county qualify for a separate page.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Pulaski County in central Georgia. Confirm jurisdiction before requesting family court records.