Rockdale County Family Court Records

Rockdale County family court records are managed by Clerk of Superior Court Ruth A. Wilson in Conyers, Georgia. The Rockdale Judicial Circuit is one of the few single-county circuits in Georgia.

Rockdale County Superior Court Clerk

Ruth A. Wilson is the Clerk of Superior Court for Rockdale County. Her office at 922 Court Street in Conyers handles all family court filings. Rockdale County is part of the metro Atlanta area. It is one of the smaller counties in the metro region by land size, but it has a sizable population. The clerk office processes a steady stream of family cases each year.

Call (770) 278-7900 to ask about fees, hours, or record requests. Staff can help with questions about the filing process and let you know what documents to bring.

Rockdale County has its own judicial circuit. This is unusual in Georgia. Most counties share a circuit with at least one other county. Having its own circuit means Rockdale County has dedicated judges who focus solely on cases filed here. Family court matters tend to move through the system without the delays that come from sharing judges across multiple counties.

The GSCCCA search portal below covers Rockdale County records.

Types of Family Court Cases in Rockdale County

Divorce is the most common family case in Rockdale County. O.C.G.A. § 9-10-91 requires six months of Georgia residency. You file where the defendant spouse lives. Rockdale County processes a good number of divorces each year given its metro area location. Uncontested cases can be done in about 45 days. Contested divorces with property or custody fights take much longer.

Custody cases follow O.C.G.A. § 19-9-3. The court must put the child's best interest first. Judges check each parent's home, stability, work situation, and any red flags. A child who is 14 or older picks their custodial parent. The court follows that pick unless there is a real problem. Children between 11 and 13 can voice a preference, but the judge has the final say.

Protective orders are free to file in Rockdale County. O.C.G.A. § 19-13-3 bars any fee for family violence petitions. The court can issue a temporary order the same day. A full hearing within 30 days determines if a longer-term order should be put in place.

Online Search Options for Rockdale County

The GSCCCA includes Rockdale County in its statewide database. Subscriptions cost $14.95 per month. Pages are $0.50 each. Search by name and filter to Rockdale County for targeted results.

Attorneys file electronically through eFileGA or PeachCourt. Both are available around the clock. Self-represented parties file paper documents at 922 Court Street. CourtTrax provides another way to search Georgia court records online.

Rockdale County is close to Atlanta, so some residents expect robust online access. While the statewide tools are solid, the county does not maintain its own separate online case search system. For full document access, the clerk office is the best option.

Child Support in Rockdale County

Child support orders in Rockdale County follow O.C.G.A. § 19-6-26. Both parents report income. The court applies the income shares model to calculate the payment amount. Health care and child care costs are built into the formula. The resulting order is filed at the clerk office in Conyers.

The Georgia Division of Child Support Services assists Rockdale County families with enforcement and modifications. DCSS can garnish wages, intercept tax refunds, and suspend licenses for non-payment. Call 1-877-423-4746 for assistance. These services are free for custodial parents.

DCSS provides enforcement and case tracking for all Georgia counties.

Additional Family Court Records

Adoption records are sealed in Rockdale County. O.C.G.A. § 19-8-2 requires a court order to open them. The clerk holds the files but will not release them without a judge's authorization. This is the law in all 159 Georgia counties.

Paternity records are public. A paternity case determines legal fatherhood and affects custody, support, and inheritance. Get copies from the Rockdale County clerk with a case number or party names.

For copies of any family court record, visit 922 Court Street in Conyers. Mail requests are accepted. Include case details, your address, and payment. Certified copies cost more but carry the court seal. Call (770) 278-7900 for fees.

Cities in Rockdale County

Rockdale County includes Conyers and surrounding communities. All family court filings go through the Superior Court in Conyers. No cities in this county meet the population threshold for a separate page on this site.

Nearby Counties

These counties are next to Rockdale County east of Atlanta. Verify jurisdiction before requesting records.