Taylor County Family Court Records

Taylor County family court records are managed by the Superior Court Clerk in Butler, Georgia. The Macon Judicial Circuit handles all family law matters filed in this county.

Taylor County Clerk of Superior Court

The Superior Court Clerk in Taylor County keeps all family court records. This covers divorce filings, custody orders, child support cases, and protective order requests. The office is on North Broad Street in Butler. You can go in person to search for records or ask staff to pull a case file. Phone calls work for basic case lookups too.

Taylor County family court records are stored at one location. There is no branch office. The clerk takes new filings and also gives out copies of older records. If you need a certified copy of a family court order from Taylor County, bring your ID and the case number if you have it. Certified copies cost more but they carry the court seal. A lot of agencies need that seal to accept the document. The quickest way to get records is to walk in.

Family Court Case Types in Taylor County

Taylor County Superior Court handles many types of family court records. Divorce cases are the most common. One spouse must have lived in Georgia for six months before filing. The case is filed in the county where the other spouse lives, or the filing spouse's county if both agree. Taylor County family court records for divorce include the petition, settlement terms, and the final decree signed by the judge.

Child custody makes up a large share of Taylor County family court records. Under O.C.G.A. § 19-9-3, the court decides custody based on what is best for the child. A child who is 14 or older can pick which parent to live with. The court usually follows that choice. For kids age 11 to 13, the judge will hear what they want but has more say in the final call. Taylor County custody records show visitation plans, special conditions, and the full terms of each order.

Protective orders are filed in Taylor County too. Under O.C.G.A. § 19-13-3, someone can ask for a temporary order that lasts up to 30 days. No fee is needed to file. After a hearing, the judge may grant a final order lasting one to three years. These family court records are public unless sealed by the court.

Searching Taylor County Records Online

The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority runs a statewide search tool that includes Taylor County. You can look up court records, real estate filings, and liens from this site. A standard account runs $14.95 per month, and each printed page costs $0.50. You can search by name or case number from home.

The GSCCCA search portal covers Taylor County family court records along with all other Georgia counties. Here is what the portal looks like.

Results show case numbers, dates, and document types. For full document images, you may need to pay a fee or go to the Taylor County clerk office in Butler. The system works well for quick lookups if you know at least one name.

Child Support Records in Taylor County

Child support cases in Taylor County fall under O.C.G.A. § 19-6-26. The court keeps jurisdiction over support orders. That means the same court that made the order can change it later if things shift. The Taylor County clerk office has all child support records. The Georgia Division of Child Support Services also tracks and enforces payments across the state.

DCSS can help you open a new case, find a parent who is not paying, set up paternity, or change an existing order. Call them toll-free at 1-877-423-4746. Lobbies are open Tuesday through Thursday, 9 AM to 3 PM. Mondays and Fridays are by appointment only. For Taylor County residents, DCSS handles enforcement while the court keeps the official family court records on file.

Taylor County Adoption and Paternity Records

Adoption records in Taylor County are not public. Georgia law keeps them sealed. You need a court order to view them. O.C.G.A. § 19-8-2 gives the Superior Court sole power over adoption cases. All adoption files for Taylor County are at the clerk office in Butler. You cannot just walk in and ask for them like you can with divorce or custody files.

Paternity records are a different matter. These family court records in Taylor County are generally open to the public. A paternity filing names the legal father. This is important for child support, custody rights, and inheritance. The Georgia Putative Father Registry is a state tool for men who want to protect their rights when a child may be placed for adoption.

Attorneys can file family court documents through Odyssey eFileGA. It works around the clock and sends email updates once the Taylor County clerk processes the documents.

How to Get Copies of Taylor County Court Orders

You can get copies of family court records from the Taylor County clerk in a few ways. Go to the office at 2 N. Broad Street in Butler. Bring the case number or the names of the people in the case. The staff will find the file and make copies for you. Certified copies have the court seal and clerk signature. Plain copies are cheaper but may not work for legal needs.

You can also send a mail request. Write to the Taylor County clerk with case details, your return address, and a check for copy fees. Call (478) 862-3332 first to check the current cost. Mail requests take longer to process. For family court records that have sensitive info, the clerk may review what can be released before copying.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Taylor County. Make sure family court records are filed in the right county based on where the parties live.