East Point Dissolution Of Marriage Records Search
East Point residents who need to find dissolution of marriage records or file a new case will work through the Fulton County Superior Court in Atlanta, which holds jurisdiction over all family law matters for Fulton County residents. This page explains how to reach the clerk, how to search records online using the Fulton County eServices portal and statewide tools, and what the filing process requires.
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Fulton County Superior Court: Filing Location for East Point
East Point is in southern Fulton County. All dissolution of marriage cases for East Point residents are filed at the Fulton County Superior Court, not at any city court. The Fulton County Superior Court Clerk is located at 136 Pryor Street SW, Atlanta, GA 30303. You can reach the clerk by phone at (404) 613-5313.
The clerk's main website is at fultonclerk.org. That site covers the full range of clerk services including dissolution filings, record requests, certified copies, and online access options. Fulton County's clerk office is one of the busiest in the state given the county's size, so calling ahead to confirm office hours and any service updates is a smart move before you make the trip from East Point to downtown Atlanta.
Fulton County Superior Court has exclusive authority over all dissolution cases filed by Fulton County residents. No city court in East Point, Atlanta, or anywhere else in the county has jurisdiction over dissolution matters. If you file, you file in Fulton County Superior Court and all records are kept there.
Online Record Search: eServices and GSCCCA
Fulton County offers an online records portal called eServices, accessible through fultonclerk.org/eServices. This portal allows public users to search court case indexes and access certain documents without making a trip to the courthouse. For dissolution of marriage records in Fulton County, eServices is a direct and convenient starting point.
The statewide GSCCCA Portal also covers Fulton County records. This free tool lets you search by party name across all participating Georgia Superior Courts. If you need to cross-reference records from multiple counties or prefer a single search interface, the GSCCCA is often the easiest approach.
The Fulton County Clerk website at fultonclerk.org gives East Point residents direct access to clerk services, the eServices portal, and information on requesting certified copies of dissolution decrees.
For certified copies of dissolution decrees, the GSCCCA offers an eCertification system that lets you request official certified documents electronically. This is particularly useful if you need a certified copy of a decree for a legal or administrative purpose and do not want to travel to the Pryor Street courthouse from East Point. The re:SearchGA portal provides additional case record access and is worth checking alongside the Fulton-specific tools.
Filing a Dissolution Case from East Point
East Point residents file dissolution petitions at the Fulton County Superior Court Clerk at 136 Pryor Street SW in Atlanta. The clerk accepts the petition, assigns a case number, and collects the filing fee. Georgia Superior Court filing fees for dissolution petitions are generally around $200 to $215. Call (404) 613-5313 before you go to confirm the exact current fee and check on parking or building access requirements at the courthouse.
At least one spouse must have lived in Georgia for six months prior to filing. Once the respondent is served, the 30-day waiting period begins. The court will not enter a final decree until those 30 days have passed. This waiting period is required by state law regardless of whether the case is contested or uncontested.
Georgia uses a no-fault dissolution standard. Irretrievable breakdown of the marriage is the most commonly cited ground, and you do not need to prove fault by either party. In cases where both spouses agree on all the major issues, such as property division, debts, and any children, the process moves fairly smoothly once the waiting period ends and a judge reviews the settlement agreement.
Contested cases are more involved. If the parties disagree on custody, support, or asset division, the case requires additional proceedings before a judge. The timeline can stretch significantly depending on the complexity of the dispute. Throughout the case, the clerk maintains the official record, and the final decree becomes a public record once it is signed and filed.
Note: The Fulton County Superior Court Clerk cannot provide legal advice. For guidance on your case, consult a Georgia-licensed attorney or reach out to a legal aid organization serving Fulton County.
Georgia DPH: Dissolution Verifications for Older Cases
The Georgia Department of Public Health Vital Records office maintains a statewide dissolution of marriage verification index for cases finalized between 1952 and 1996. If you need to confirm that a dissolution occurred during that window, you can submit DPH Form 3917 with a $10 fee. The DPH returns a verification confirming the event, the parties, and the county of filing.
This DPH document is a verification only. It is not a certified copy of the dissolution decree or any of the related court filings. If you need the actual decree with its terms, you must contact the Fulton County Superior Court Clerk. For cases filed after 1996, the DPH index does not apply. The clerk's office and the Fulton eServices portal are the correct sources for modern records.
Georgia Law and Electronic Filing Options
Georgia dissolution of marriage law is codified in Title 19, Chapter 5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated. The specific grounds for dissolution are at O.C.G.A. § 19-5-3, and a full view of the chapter is available at Title 19, Chapter 5. These statutes confirm that Superior Courts have sole authority over dissolution in Georgia. The Georgia Courts website offers plain-language guidance on how the family law process works.
Fulton County Superior Court accepts electronic filing through Georgia's PeachCourt platform. Attorneys practicing in Fulton County routinely use PeachCourt to file dissolution-related documents. Self-represented filers should verify with the clerk whether eFiling is accepted for their specific document type before submitting. The Find My Clerk directory at gaclerks.org keeps current contact information for the Fulton County clerk and all other Georgia clerks.
PeachCourt is the statewide eFiling platform for Georgia courts. Fulton County Superior Court accepts electronic submissions through PeachCourt for many dissolution of marriage document types.
Fulton County Dissolution Of Marriage Records
All dissolution of marriage cases filed by East Point residents are maintained at the Fulton County Superior Court Clerk on Pryor Street in Atlanta. The county page covers the full clerk contact, eServices portal, GSCCCA access, fees, and certified copy procedures.