Taliaferro County Family Court Records
Taliaferro County family court records are maintained at the Superior Court Clerk office in Crawfordville, Georgia. This small county is part of the Toombs Judicial Circuit, and the clerk processes all divorce, custody, support, and protective order filings.
Taliaferro County Quick Facts
Taliaferro County Superior Court Clerk
The Superior Court Clerk in Taliaferro County is the sole keeper of family court records for this area. The office is on South Main Street in Crawfordville. Taliaferro County is one of the smallest counties in Georgia by population, which means the clerk staff is small but handles all the same types of family law filings as larger counties. You can reach them at (706) 456-2123.
Taliaferro County falls under the Toombs Judicial Circuit. Judges in this circuit travel between counties, so court dates may be less frequent than in bigger areas. When a family court case is filed here, all records stay at the Crawfordville courthouse. The clerk can search by name or case number. Call before you visit to make sure the office is open and staff can assist you.
Because the volume of family court records in Taliaferro County is lower than most Georgia counties, the clerk can often pull files quickly. This is one advantage of a smaller courthouse. Wait times tend to be shorter, and staff may have more time to help you find what you need.
| Office | Taliaferro County Superior Court Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 113 S. Main Street, Crawfordville, GA 30631 |
| Phone | (706) 456-2123 |
| Circuit | Toombs Judicial Circuit |
Divorce Records in Taliaferro County
Divorce filings are the most common type of family court record in Taliaferro County. Georgia requires at least one spouse to have been a state resident for six months before filing. The case goes to the county where the defendant lives. If both spouses are in Taliaferro County, the case is filed right in Crawfordville.
The process starts with a complaint filed at the clerk office. The other spouse gets served. A 30-day wait follows before the court can act. In an uncontested case, things can wrap up fairly fast after that waiting period. The final decree lists property division, custody arrangements, and any support terms. This decree is a permanent part of Taliaferro County family court records. Certified copies are available from the clerk for legal use such as name changes or property transfers.
Georgia allows both fault and no-fault grounds for divorce. Most cases in Taliaferro County use the no-fault ground, which simply states the marriage is irretrievably broken. Fault grounds include adultery, desertion, and habitual intoxication, but these require proof and take more time in court.
Custody and Support Cases
Child custody disputes in Taliaferro County are decided using the best interest standard set out in O.C.G.A. § 19-9-3. The judge looks at each parent's home, their relationship with the child, work schedules, and any history of abuse or neglect. Children who are 14 or older can choose which parent to live with. The court generally follows that choice unless there is a good reason not to.
Custody records at the Taliaferro County clerk office include the petition, any temporary orders, mediation reports, and the final order. Parenting plans with visitation schedules are part of the file too. Most of these documents are public. The clerk in Crawfordville can make copies for anyone who asks, though some details about minors may be redacted.
Child support is calculated under O.C.G.A. § 19-6-26 using the income shares model. Both parents report gross income. The court also looks at health insurance costs, daycare, and special needs. The Georgia Division of Child Support Services enforces orders when payments fall behind. They can garnish wages, seize tax refunds, and suspend licenses. Taliaferro County residents can reach DCSS for help with any support case.
Searching Taliaferro County Records Online
The GSCCCA search portal covers all 159 Georgia counties, including Taliaferro County. You can search by party name and narrow results to this county. The database has deeds, liens, and some court filings. A subscription runs about $14.95 per month. Printed pages cost extra.
Below is the GSCCCA search portal where you can look up Taliaferro County family court records and other public filings from across the state.
Use this portal for a quick check before contacting the Taliaferro County clerk office in person.
The Odyssey eFileGA system processes electronic filings for Georgia courts. Some Taliaferro County family court records may be accessible through this system if they were filed electronically. The CourtTrax portal is another option for searching Georgia court data by name or case number.
Protective Orders in Taliaferro County
Anyone facing family violence in Taliaferro County can file for a protective order at no cost. O.C.G.A. § 19-13-3 allows the court to grant a temporary order on the same day it is filed. No advance notice to the other party is needed for the temporary order. A full hearing happens within 30 days, and the judge decides whether to issue a 12-month order.
The Georgia protective order page has forms and step-by-step guidance. The Taliaferro County clerk office in Crawfordville also has forms available. Once a protective order is granted, it enters a statewide registry and can be enforced by any law enforcement agency in Georgia. The domestic violence hotline at 1-800-334-2836 provides additional support.
Copies and Fees
The Taliaferro County clerk provides both plain and certified copies of family court records. Certified copies have the court seal and are needed for legal purposes. Plain copies cost less. Call (706) 456-2123 for current fee information.
You can also request copies by mail. Send your request to the Taliaferro County Superior Court Clerk at 113 S. Main Street, Crawfordville, GA 30631. Include the case number or party names, the document you need, and payment by check or money order. Give it a couple of weeks for processing. The GSCCCA can also provide some documents online, though the depth of Taliaferro County family court records available varies.
Legal Resources
The Georgia Legal Services Program provides free legal help to people who qualify based on income. They handle family court matters like divorce, custody, and protective orders. Taliaferro County falls in their service area. The PeachCourt portal is useful for filling out court forms online without a lawyer. Court staff in the Toombs Judicial Circuit can provide blank forms but cannot offer legal advice.
Below is the Georgia DCSS homepage where Taliaferro County residents can find child support services and enforcement resources.
DCSS helps with both new support cases and enforcement of existing Taliaferro County orders.
Nearby Counties
Taliaferro County is in east-central Georgia. These counties are nearby, and each has its own clerk office handling family court records.