Find Union County Family Court Records

Union County family court records are filed and kept at the Superior Court Clerk office in Blairsville, Georgia. The Mountain Judicial Circuit covers Union County for all family law matters, and the clerk office on Town Square Street is where you go to search for divorce, custody, child support, and protective order case files.

Union County Superior Court Clerk

The Clerk of Superior Court in Union County handles all family court records for the area. The main office is at 1 Town Square Street in Blairsville. You can call (706) 439-6022 to check on a case or ask about fees. Staff at the Union County clerk office file new family law cases, pull old records, and make copies for the public.

Union County is part of the Mountain Judicial Circuit, which also serves Towns and Rabun counties. Family court cases here move at a pace that fits a smaller county. The clerk staff knows the files well and can help you track down what you need. Walk-in visits tend to go fast. If you call ahead with your case number, they can have the file ready when you arrive at the Union County courthouse.

Family Court Case Types in Union County

Divorce cases make up a big chunk of family court records in Union County. Georgia law requires at least six months of state residency before you can file. The case gets filed in the county where the other spouse lives, or in your own county if both sides agree. Once a divorce petition hits the Union County clerk office, the 30-day waiting period starts. Uncontested cases can wrap up quickly after that.

Custody disputes are another common type of Union County family court record. Under O.C.G.A. § 19-9-3, the judge decides custody based on the best interest of the child. The court looks at each parent's home, their bond with the child, and any history of violence. A child who is 14 or older can pick which parent to live with. Between 11 and 13, the child has a say but the judge makes the call. Union County custody files include petitions, temporary orders, parenting plans, and the final decree.

Protective orders are free to file in Union County. Under O.C.G.A. § 19-13-3, a person facing family violence can ask for a temporary order that lasts up to 30 days. No fee is charged. A hearing follows where the judge may grant a final order for up to one year, or three years in serious cases. These Union County family court records are stored at the clerk office with some access limits to protect the filer.

Searching Union County Records Online

The GSCCCA search portal lets you look up Union County family court records from home. A regular account costs $14.95 per month plus $0.50 per printed page. Search by name to find case numbers, filing dates, and document types. The portal covers all 159 Georgia counties, so Union County records sit right alongside the rest.

Below is the GSCCCA search tool that provides access to Union County family court records and other court filings from across Georgia.

This portal is the fastest way to start a search without visiting Blairsville in person. For full copies of Union County family court documents, you may need to contact the clerk office or pay per-page fees through the online system.

Attorneys who file family court documents in Union County can use eFileGA for electronic submissions. Self-represented parties must bring paper filings to 1 Town Square Street. The PeachCourt portal is another filing option that works around the clock.

Child Support in Union County

Child support orders in Union County follow O.C.G.A. § 19-6-26. Georgia uses the income shares model. Both parents report their income, and the court factors in health insurance, daycare costs, and other expenses. The resulting order gets filed at the Union County clerk office and stays in effect until the child turns 18 or graduates high school.

The Georgia Division of Child Support Services handles enforcement statewide. DCSS can garnish wages, seize tax refunds, and suspend licenses when a parent falls behind on payments. Their toll-free number is 1-877-423-4746. Lobby hours run Tuesday through Thursday, 9 AM to 3 PM. Monday and Friday visits need an appointment. Union County residents who need help with support enforcement should contact DCSS directly.

Below is the Georgia DCSS website where Union County residents can find information about child support services, enforcement actions, and how to open or modify a case.

DCSS works with the Union County Superior Court to track payments and process changes. If your income shifts or a child's needs change, you can ask for a modification through DCSS or file a motion at the Union County clerk office.

Getting Copies of Union County Court Documents

You can get copies of Union County family court records in several ways. The simplest is to visit the clerk office at 1 Town Square Street in Blairsville. Bring the case number or names of the parties. Staff will pull the file and make copies. Certified copies carry the court seal and cost more than plain copies, but many agencies require them.

Mail requests work too. Send a letter to the Union County Superior Court Clerk with the case details, your return address, and a check for the copy fees. Call (706) 439-6022 first to confirm rates. Processing by mail takes a bit longer, usually a week or more. For Union County family court records that have sensitive information, the clerk may need to review what can be released before making copies.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Union County in north Georgia. Make sure your case was filed in Union County before requesting records from the clerk office in Blairsville.