Find Schley County Family Court Records

Schley County family court records are stored at the Superior Court Clerk office in Ellaville, Georgia. The Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit covers family law cases for this county.

Schley County Superior Court Clerk

The clerk office is at 52 N. Broad Street in Ellaville. Schley County is one of the smallest counties in Georgia. The office handles a light caseload. Staff process new family court filings, maintain records, and provide copies to the public. Call (229) 937-2609 to verify hours or ask about fees before you visit.

Schley County is part of the Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit along with Muscogee, Chattahoochee, Harris, Marion, and Taylor counties. Judges rotate through these courthouses on a set schedule. Court sessions in Ellaville may be less frequent than in larger counties in the circuit. The clerk can tell you when the next family court date is set.

The GSCCCA portal below includes Schley County court records.

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

Types of Family Court Cases in Schley County

Divorce filings come through the Schley County clerk office. O.C.G.A. § 9-10-91 requires six months of Georgia residency before filing. The case is filed in the county where the defendant lives. Even in a small county like Schley, both contested and uncontested divorces are handled. Uncontested cases finish in about 45 days. Contested ones take longer.

Custody cases follow O.C.G.A. § 19-9-3. The best interest of the child drives the court's decision. The judge reviews each parent's home, lifestyle, income, and parenting skills. Any history of abuse is a major factor. Children 14 and older choose their custodial parent. The court follows that choice unless there is a strong reason not to. Ages 11 to 13 get their say, but the judge decides.

Protective orders are free. O.C.G.A. § 19-13-3 says no fee for family violence petitions. A temporary order can be issued the same day. A hearing within 30 days sets the longer-term order. These records stay at the clerk office in Ellaville.

Online Search Options for Schley County

The GSCCCA covers Schley County records in its statewide database. A subscription is $14.95 per month with pages at $0.50 each. Search by name and filter to Schley County.

Attorneys use eFileGA or PeachCourt for electronic filing. Both are available 24/7. Self-represented parties bring paper filings to the courthouse. CourtTrax is another resource for searching Georgia court records online.

Schley County does not have its own online search tool. Given how small the county is, calling the clerk is probably the quickest way to get answers. Staff can check records while you are on the phone.

Child Support in Schley County

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

The Georgia Division of Child Support Services enforces orders for Schley County families. DCSS can garnish wages, take tax refunds, and pull licenses for non-payment. Call 1-877-423-4746 for assistance. There is no charge for custodial parents.

DCSS provides enforcement services across all Georgia counties.

Additional Family Court Records

Adoption records are sealed in Schley County under O.C.G.A. § 19-8-2. Only a judge can authorize release. The clerk holds the files but will not hand them over without a court order. This law covers every Georgia county.

Paternity records are public. These cases establish who the legal father is and affect custody, support, and inheritance. Request copies from the clerk with a case number or party names.

Visit 52 N. Broad Street in Ellaville for copies of any family court record. Mail requests are accepted. Include case details, your address, and payment. Certified copies cost more but have the court seal. Call (229) 937-2609 for pricing.

Cities in Schley County

Schley County includes Ellaville and a few very small communities. All family court cases go through the Superior Court in Ellaville. No cities here qualify for a separate page.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Schley County in southwest Georgia. Check jurisdiction before requesting records from another county.