Duluth Georgia Dissolution Of Marriage Lookup
Duluth residents who need to search dissolution of marriage records or start a new filing will work with the Gwinnett County Superior Court, located in Lawrenceville. There is no city-level court in Duluth with jurisdiction over family law matters. This guide covers where to find records, how to use online search tools, and what the filing process looks like for Duluth residents.
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Where Duluth Dissolution Cases Are Filed
Duluth is in western Gwinnett County. All dissolution of marriage filings for Duluth residents go to the Gwinnett County Superior Court, which is in Lawrenceville, about 12 miles east of Duluth. The Gwinnett County Superior Court Clerk is at 75 Langley Drive, Lawrenceville, GA 30046. The office phone is (770) 822-8100.
The court's website is at gwinnettcourts.com, where you can find clerk office information, court schedules, and links to online services. The site is well-organized and a useful starting point for anyone approaching the Gwinnett court system for the first time.
The Gwinnett County Superior Court Clerk maintains all dissolution records filed by county residents. Duluth cases are part of that system. The clerk holds the petition, all motions, and the final decree. If you need any document from a Duluth dissolution case, this clerk's office is where you get it.
Online Search Options for Gwinnett County Records
Gwinnett County is one of the largest counties in Georgia, and its court records are well-represented in the statewide GSCCCA Portal. This free tool lets you search by party name and pull up basic case information including filing dates and case numbers. It covers dissolution cases from across the state and is the most widely used starting point for Georgia court record searches.
The GSCCCA also provides an eCertification service for ordering certified copies of recorded documents online. If you need a certified copy of a Duluth-area dissolution decree for a name change, remarriage, mortgage application, or other purpose, eCertification is a convenient way to get it without driving to Lawrenceville.
The Gwinnett County courts website provides filing information, clerk contact details, and online service links for dissolution of marriage cases originating in Duluth and throughout Gwinnett County.
The re:SearchGA portal is another statewide tool that aggregates case records from participating Georgia courts. Gwinnett County records may appear there as a supplemental source. For cases older than what digital systems carry, the Georgia Archives holds historical records.
Filing a Dissolution Case as a Duluth Resident
To file for dissolution of marriage, a Duluth resident goes to the Gwinnett County Superior Court Clerk at 75 Langley Drive in Lawrenceville. You submit the completed petition and pay the filing fee. Georgia Superior Court filing fees for dissolution cases generally range from $200 to $215 for the initial petition. The clerk at (770) 822-8100 can confirm the exact current amount before your visit.
At least one spouse must have been a Georgia resident for six full months before filing. After filing and serving the respondent, the law requires a minimum 30-day waiting period before the court can sign off on a final decree. Uncontested cases where both parties agree on property division, debts, and any child-related matters typically resolve faster once that waiting period passes.
Georgia uses a no-fault dissolution standard. Citing irretrievable breakdown of the marriage is all that is required. You do not need to prove bad conduct by either party. This keeps the process manageable in straightforward cases. Contested cases with disputes over custody, support, or assets require more court involvement and take longer to resolve.
The judge signs the final decree, and the clerk records it. From that point, anyone can request a copy of the public record. Certified copies are available from the Gwinnett County Superior Court Clerk in person or through GSCCCA eCertification online.
Note: The Gwinnett County Superior Court Clerk does not give legal advice. If you need guidance on your specific situation, consult a Georgia-licensed attorney or legal aid resource.
Vital Records Verifications Through Georgia DPH
The Georgia Department of Public Health Vital Records office keeps a dissolution of marriage verification index for cases finalized from 1952 through 1996. If you need basic confirmation of a dissolution that happened during that period, you can submit DPH Form 3917 with a $10 fee. The DPH sends back a state verification that confirms the event and names the county of filing.
This is a verification document, not a full copy of the dissolution decree. For the actual decree, you need the Gwinnett County Superior Court Clerk. The DPH index does not cover cases after 1996, so for anything filed since then the court clerk is always the correct starting point.
Legal Authority and eFiling
Georgia dissolution law is found in Title 19, Chapter 5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated. The main statute covering grounds for dissolution is O.C.G.A. § 19-5-3. The full chapter is at Title 19, Chapter 5. These statutes confirm that Superior Courts have exclusive jurisdiction over dissolution, which is why Duluth cases go to Gwinnett County Superior Court and nowhere else.
Georgia uses PeachCourt for statewide electronic filing. Gwinnett County Superior Court accepts eFiling for many case types through this system. Attorneys use PeachCourt routinely. Self-represented filers should call the clerk at (770) 822-8100 to confirm whether eFiling is accepted for their specific documents before submitting electronically.
The Georgia Courts website and the Superior Court Clerks of Georgia site both have useful information for anyone navigating the dissolution process in Gwinnett County.
Gwinnett County Dissolution Of Marriage Records
All dissolution of marriage cases for Duluth residents are filed and maintained at the Gwinnett County Superior Court Clerk in Lawrenceville. The county page has full clerk contact details, GSCCCA search links, fee information, and instructions for certified copy requests.