Access Troup County Family Court Records

Troup County family court records are kept at the Superior Court Clerk office in LaGrange, Georgia. The Troup Judicial Circuit covers all family law cases filed in this county.

Troup County Clerk of Superior Court

Clerk Donna L. Tillery runs the Superior Court Clerk office in Troup County. This office holds all family court records for the county, including divorce filings, custody orders, child support cases, and protective orders. The office is on Ridley Avenue in LaGrange. You can visit in person to search records, request copies, or file new documents. Staff can help you find specific case files.

All Troup County family court records are stored at this location. The clerk handles new filings and provides copies of past records. Certified copies from the Troup County clerk carry the court seal and the clerk's signature. They cost more than plain copies, but many agencies will only accept a certified version. Walking into the office is the fastest way to get records. Phone calls can answer basic questions about Troup County family court cases.

Family Court Case Types in Troup County

Troup County Superior Court handles many family law case types. Divorce is the most common filing. Georgia law requires one spouse to have lived in the state at least six months before filing. The case goes to the county where the respondent lives, or the filing spouse's county if both agree. Troup County family court records for divorce include the petition, any settlement, and the final decree.

Child custody is another large part of the Troup County family court records. Under O.C.G.A. § 19-9-3, the court decides custody by looking at what is best for the child. Children who are 14 or older can pick which parent to live with. The court typically agrees. For ages 11 to 13, the judge considers their wishes but makes the final decision. Troup County custody records show full terms, visitation, and special conditions ordered by the judge.

Protective orders are filed in Troup County as well. O.C.G.A. § 19-13-3 allows a temporary order lasting up to 30 days. No fee is charged. A final order can last one to three years after a hearing. These family court records are public in Troup County unless sealed.

Searching Troup County Records Online

The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority offers a statewide search covering Troup County. You can look up court records, real estate filings, and liens. A monthly account costs $14.95. Each page is $0.50 extra. This tool lets you search by name or case number without going to LaGrange.

The GSCCCA search portal gives access to Troup County family court records plus records from all other Georgia counties. Below is a view of the portal.

Search results show case numbers, filing dates, and document types. You may need to pay for full copies or visit the Troup County clerk office in person. Online lookups work best when you know at least one party name.

Child Support Records in Troup County

Child support cases in Troup County are governed by O.C.G.A. § 19-6-26. The court retains jurisdiction over all support orders, which means changes go through the same court. The Troup County clerk office stores all child support family court records. The Georgia Division of Child Support Services also enforces payments and tracks collections statewide.

DCSS can help open new cases, locate parents, set up paternity, and modify orders. Their toll-free number is 1-877-423-4746. Lobbies are open Tuesday through Thursday, 9 AM to 3 PM. Monday and Friday visits are by appointment only. Troup County residents can use DCSS for enforcement while the Superior Court keeps the official family court records.

Troup County Adoption and Paternity Records

Adoption records in Troup County are sealed by Georgia law. No public access is allowed without a court order. O.C.G.A. § 19-8-2 gives the Superior Court sole authority over adoption cases. All adoption files for Troup County are at the clerk office in LaGrange, but they are not available to the public.

Paternity cases are public. Troup County family court records for paternity name the legal father. This matters for child support, custody, and inheritance rights. The Georgia Putative Father Registry is available for men who want to protect their parental rights.

Attorneys can submit filings through Odyssey eFileGA. The system works around the clock and sends email updates when the Troup County clerk processes the documents.

Getting Copies of Troup County Court Orders

Visit the clerk office at 100 Ridley Avenue in LaGrange for copies. Bring a case number or party names. Staff will pull the file and copy what you need. Certified copies have the court seal. Plain copies are cheaper but may not work for all legal needs.

Mail requests are fine too. Send case details, your return address, and a check for fees to the Troup County clerk. Call (706) 883-1740 first to check rates. Mail takes longer to process. If family court records have sensitive details, the clerk may review what can be released before copying.

Cities in Troup County

LaGrange is the county seat and largest city in Troup County. Family court records for LaGrange residents are filed at the Troup County Superior Court Clerk office on Ridley Avenue. All family law cases for the city go through this office.

Nearby Counties

These counties are near Troup County. Make sure family court records are filed in the right county.