Wheeler County Family Court Records

Wheeler County family court records are maintained at the Superior Court Clerk office in Alamo, Georgia. The Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit covers all family law cases for this county.

Wheeler County Clerk of Superior Court

The Superior Court Clerk in Wheeler County keeps all family court records. This office handles divorce filings, child custody disputes, child support orders, and protective order requests. The building is on West Main Street in Alamo. You can visit in person to search records and get copies.

Wheeler County family court records are stored at this single location. There is no branch office. The clerk takes new filings and provides copies of past records. Certified copies from the Wheeler County clerk have the court seal. They cost more than plain copies, but agencies often require them. Bring your ID for certified documents. Walk-in visits are the fastest way to get family court records from Wheeler County.

Family Court Case Types in Wheeler County

Wheeler County Superior Court processes several types of family law cases. Divorce is the most common type filed. Georgia law requires one spouse to have lived in the state for six months. The case goes to the county where the respondent lives, or the filing spouse's county if both agree. Wheeler County family court records for divorce include the petition, settlement terms, and the final decree.

Child custody is another major part of Wheeler County family court records. Under O.C.G.A. § 19-9-3, the court puts the child's best interest first. Children age 14 and older can choose which parent to live with. The court usually follows that. For kids 11 to 13, the judge listens but has more control. Wheeler County custody records show the full terms, visitation plans, and conditions.

Protective orders are filed in Wheeler County too. O.C.G.A. § 19-13-3 allows a temporary order lasting up to 30 days. Filing is free. A final order after hearing can last one to three years.

Searching Wheeler County Records Online

The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority provides a statewide search tool that covers Wheeler County. Search court records, deeds, and liens online. Monthly access is $14.95, plus $0.50 per page. This saves you a drive to Alamo.

The GSCCCA search portal provides access to Wheeler County family court records along with all other Georgia counties.

Results show case numbers, dates, and document types. Full copies may cost more or need an in-person visit. The tool works best when you know at least one party name.

Child Support Records in Wheeler County

Child support in Wheeler County falls under O.C.G.A. § 19-6-26. The court retains jurisdiction over support orders. Changes go back through the same court. The Wheeler County clerk stores all child support family court records. The Georgia Division of Child Support Services enforces payments statewide.

DCSS can open new cases, locate parents, set up paternity, and modify orders. Call 1-877-423-4746. Lobbies are open Tuesday through Thursday, 9 AM to 3 PM. Monday and Friday visits require an appointment. Wheeler County residents use DCSS for enforcement while the court keeps official family court records on file.

Wheeler County Adoption and Paternity Records

Adoption records in Wheeler County are sealed by Georgia law. No public access without a court order. O.C.G.A. § 19-8-2 gives the Superior Court sole authority over adoptions. Files are at the clerk office in Alamo but cannot be viewed by the public.

Paternity cases are public. Wheeler County family court records for paternity set who the legal father is. This matters for child support, custody, and inheritance rights. The Georgia Putative Father Registry lets men register to protect their rights.

Attorneys can file through Odyssey eFileGA. The system runs around the clock and notifies you when the Wheeler County clerk processes filings.

Getting Copies of Wheeler County Court Orders

Go to the clerk at 41 W. Main Street in Alamo for copies. Bring a case number or party names. Staff will find the file and copy it. Certified copies carry the seal. Plain copies cost less but may not work for legal use.

You can also mail a request. Send case details, your address, and payment for fees. Call (912) 568-7139 to check rates. Mail takes more time. If Wheeler County family court records have sensitive content, the clerk may review what can be released.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Wheeler County. Make sure family court records are filed in the right county.