Upson County Family Court Records Search
Upson County family court records are managed by Clerk Teresa S. Harper at the Superior Court office in Thomaston, Georgia. The Flint Judicial Circuit handles all family law matters for Upson County, and the clerk office on West Main Street is where divorce, custody, and support cases are filed and stored.
Upson County Quick Facts
Upson County Superior Court Clerk
Teresa S. Harper serves as the Clerk of Superior Court for Upson County. Her office at 116 W. Main Street in Thomaston handles all family court records. You can reach the office at (706) 647-7835. Staff file new cases, maintain old files, and make copies for anyone who asks. Upson County family court records include divorce petitions, custody orders, child support filings, and protective order documents.
Upson County sits in the Flint Judicial Circuit along with several other counties in the region. The clerk office in Thomaston is the only place where Upson County family court records are filed. There is no branch office. If you plan to visit, bring your ID and the case number or party names. The staff can pull a file quickly when you have that info ready.
| Clerk | Teresa S. Harper |
|---|---|
| Address | 116 W. Main Street, Thomaston, GA 30286 |
| Phone | (706) 647-7835 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Circuit | Flint Judicial Circuit |
Family Law Cases in Upson County
Divorce is the most common family court case type in Upson County. Georgia law requires six months of state residency before filing. The petition goes to the county where the defendant lives, or where either spouse resides if both agree. Once filed at the Upson County clerk office, the mandatory 30-day waiting period begins. Uncontested divorces can be finalized soon after.
Custody cases in Upson County follow O.C.G.A. § 19-9-3. The court uses the best interest of the child standard. Judges look at each parent's living situation, work schedule, bond with the child, and any history of abuse. At age 14, a child can choose which parent to live with and the court generally follows that pick. For children 11 to 13, the judge hears the child's preference but has more say in the outcome. Upson County custody records show the full timeline of a case from the initial petition through the final order.
Protective orders are also part of Upson County family court records. Under O.C.G.A. § 19-13-3, there is no fee to file for protection from family violence. A temporary order can be issued the same day. After a hearing, the judge may grant a final order lasting one to three years.
Online Access to Upson County Records
The GSCCCA search portal covers Upson County along with all 159 Georgia counties. You can search by name and find case numbers, filing dates, and document types. A regular account runs $14.95 per month with an extra $0.50 for each printed page. This is the easiest way to search Upson County family court records without going to Thomaston.
Below is the GSCCCA search tool where you can look up Upson County family court records and other court filings from across the state.
Results show basic case info. For full documents, you may need to contact the Upson County clerk office directly or pay per-page fees online.
Attorneys filing in Upson County can use eFileGA for electronic submissions. The system works around the clock and sends email updates when the clerk processes a filing. Self-represented parties in Upson County must file paper documents at 116 W. Main Street in person.
Child Support in Upson County
Child support orders in Upson County are calculated under O.C.G.A. § 19-6-26 using the income shares model. Both parents report what they earn. The court also factors in health insurance costs, daycare, and other child-related expenses. The order gets filed at the Upson County clerk office.
The Georgia Division of Child Support Services enforces support orders for Upson County residents. DCSS can garnish wages, take tax refunds, and suspend licenses. Their number is 1-877-423-4746. Office lobbies are open Tuesday through Thursday from 9 AM to 3 PM. Mondays and Fridays require an appointment.
Below is the Georgia DCSS website that Upson County residents can use to learn about child support enforcement, open new cases, or request modifications.
DCSS works with the Upson County Superior Court to track payments and handle changes. If income shifts or a child's needs change, a modification can be filed at the Upson County clerk office or through DCSS.
Adoption and Paternity Records in Upson County
Adoption records in Upson County are sealed. Georgia law under O.C.G.A. § 19-8-2 keeps these files closed to the public. You need a court order to see them. The Superior Court has sole jurisdiction over adoptions, so all Upson County adoption files sit at the clerk office in Thomaston. But they are not available for public viewing.
Paternity cases are different. These Upson County family court records are generally public. A paternity filing establishes who the legal father is, which affects custody, support, and inheritance rights. The Georgia Putative Father Registry is a state resource for men who want to protect their rights when a child may be placed for adoption. You can search for paternity records at the Upson County clerk office just like any other family court filing.
Nearby Counties
These counties are near Upson County in central Georgia. Confirm your case was filed in Upson County before requesting family court records in Thomaston.