Quitman County Family Court Records Search

Quitman County family court records are kept at the Superior Court Clerk office in Georgetown, Georgia. The Pataula Judicial Circuit handles all family law cases for this small county.

Quitman County Superior Court Clerk

The clerk office is at 111 Main Street in Georgetown. Quitman County is one of the smallest counties in Georgia by population. The office is small, and the caseload is light. Staff handle new filings, maintain records, and help the public with copy requests. Call (229) 334-2157 to check hours or ask about record availability.

Quitman County sits in the Pataula Judicial Circuit along with Clay, Early, Miller, and Randolph counties. Judges rotate through these courthouses. Because Quitman County is so small, family court sessions may not be as frequent as in larger counties. The clerk can tell you when the next hearing dates are set.

The GSCCCA statewide search tool covers Quitman County records.

Search by name and filter to Quitman County for results from this jurisdiction.

Types of Family Court Cases in Quitman County

Divorce filings in Quitman County follow O.C.G.A. § 9-10-91. You need six months of Georgia residency. The case is filed where the defendant spouse lives. Even though Quitman County is small, the court processes both contested and uncontested divorces. Uncontested cases can wrap up in about 45 days. Contested ones take more time.

Custody cases follow O.C.G.A. § 19-9-3. The best interest of the child is the standard. The judge looks at home life, parenting ability, each parent's schedule, and any safety concerns. Kids aged 14 and up can pick which parent they live with. That choice gets serious weight from the court. For ages 11 to 13, the child's input is considered but the judge makes the final decision.

Protective orders are free to file under O.C.G.A. § 19-13-3. No fee for family violence petitions. A temporary order can come out the same day. A hearing within 30 days decides the final order. Records are stored at the clerk office in Georgetown.

Online Search Options for Quitman County

The GSCCCA includes Quitman County records. A subscription costs $14.95 per month. Pages are $0.50 each. Search by name and filter to Quitman County.

Attorneys file through eFileGA or PeachCourt. Both are available 24/7. Self-represented parties file paper documents at the courthouse. CourtTrax lets you search Georgia court records by name too.

Quitman County does not have its own online records portal. Given the small size of the county, calling the clerk is often the fastest way to find what you need. The staff know the records well and can pull files quickly.

Child Support in Quitman County

Child support in Quitman County follows O.C.G.A. § 19-6-26. Both parents submit income information. The court uses the income shares model to calculate payments. Health insurance and child care costs are part of the formula. The order is filed at the clerk office.

The Georgia Division of Child Support Services handles enforcement for Quitman County families. DCSS can garnish pay, seize tax refunds, and suspend licenses. Call 1-877-423-4746 for help. Custodial parents pay nothing for these services.

The DCSS website provides case management tools and office information.

Additional Family Court Records

Adoption records in Quitman County are sealed under O.C.G.A. § 19-8-2. A judge must authorize the release. The clerk holds these files but cannot hand them out without a court order. This rule applies in every Georgia county.

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

For copies, visit 111 Main Street in Georgetown. Mail requests work too. Send case details, your address, and payment. Certified copies carry the court seal and cost more than plain copies. Call (229) 334-2157 for current pricing.

Cities in Quitman County

Quitman County includes Georgetown and not much else. All family court filings go through the Superior Court in Georgetown. No cities here meet the population threshold for a separate page.

Nearby Counties

These counties surround Quitman County in southwest Georgia. Check jurisdiction before requesting records.