Coweta County Dissolution Of Marriage Search
Coweta County dissolution of marriage records are filed with the Superior Court Clerk at the Coweta County Courthouse on East Court Square in Newnan. Newnan is the county seat and a fast-growing suburb southwest of Atlanta. All petitions, motions, and final decrees filed in Coweta County become part of the public record once the court enters the final order. This page explains how to search those records, what they include, how to file a case, and where to get legal help in Coweta County.
Coweta County Quick Facts
Coweta County Superior Court Clerk
The Coweta County Superior Court Clerk handles all dissolution of marriage filings in the county. The office is at the Coweta County Courthouse, 200 East Court Square, Newnan, GA 30263. Staff accept petitions, maintain the case index, and provide copies of court documents to the public. Coweta County does not have a dedicated clerk website at this time. Call the office to confirm current filing fees and copy rates before you visit or submit a request.
| Office | Coweta County Superior Court Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 200 East Court Square, Newnan, GA 30263 |
| Mailing | PO Box 943, Newnan, GA 30264 |
| Phone | (770) 253-8280 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
When you visit the courthouse in Newnan, bring a valid photo ID and have the full names of both parties ready. The clerk will search the index by party name. If you have the case number, that speeds things up. The courthouse is on East Court Square in downtown Newnan. Call ahead to confirm copy fees if you need certified documents. Mail requests are accepted, but call first to confirm what to include and how to submit payment.
The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Association maintains the official directory of every clerk in the state. The screenshot below shows that Find My Clerk directory.
Use the directory to confirm current contact information for the Coweta County clerk or any other Georgia county clerk.
Searching Dissolution of Marriage Records in Coweta County
The Superior Court Clerk's office at 200 East Court Square in Newnan is the main source for Coweta County dissolution of marriage records. Visit during business hours with a photo ID and the names of both parties. There is no known county-specific online case search for Coweta County at this time, so in-person visits and phone or mail requests are the main options.
PeachCourt at peachcourt.com covers civil cases for a number of Georgia counties. Check whether Coweta County is in their current coverage, as the county's growing population has brought increased court activity. Georgia Courts at georgiacourts.gov is the official state court portal with system information and county links. Re:SearchGA at researchga.tylerhost.net covers a subset of Georgia counties for civil case searches.
The GSCCCA eCertification system at ecert.gsccca.org lets you order certified copies of recorded court documents online. The main GSCCCA portal at gsccca.org offers additional statewide search tools. Use the Find My Clerk directory at gaclerks.org/Clerks/FindMyClerk.aspx to confirm current contact details for the Coweta County clerk.
Georgia Code section 19-5-3 covers the grounds for dissolution of marriage under Georgia law. The screenshot below shows the FindLaw page for that statute.
Understanding the legal grounds helps you decide how to approach your own filing or how to interpret what you find in a case record you are searching.
Filing for Dissolution of Marriage in Coweta County
To file for dissolution of marriage in Coweta County, at least one spouse must have been a Georgia resident for six months before the petition is filed. This rule is in O.C.G.A. § 19-5-2. You file the petition at the Coweta County Courthouse on East Court Square, pay the filing fee, and then serve the other spouse with the petition and summons. Coweta County is part of the Atlanta metro area and the courthouse in Newnan handles a steady volume of family court cases each year.
After service, Georgia law requires a minimum 30-day wait before the court can hold a final hearing. In an uncontested case where both parties agree on all issues, the case can move through the system fairly quickly after the 30-day period ends. Contested cases take longer. The court must resolve any disputes about property, debts, or children before the judge signs the final decree. The grounds for dissolution are set out in O.C.G.A. § 19-5-3. Most filers use the no-fault ground that the marriage is irretrievably broken. Once the judge signs the decree, it is entered into the public record at the Coweta County clerk's office.
What Dissolution of Marriage Records Contain
A Coweta County dissolution of marriage case file includes every document submitted from the initial petition through the entry of the final order. The final decree sets out all the court's rulings in one document.
- Full legal names of both parties as stated in the petition
- Date the petition was filed and date the final decree was entered
- Grounds for dissolution as pleaded and found by the court
- Division of marital property and allocation of debts
- Child custody arrangement and parenting plan if children are part of the case
- Child support amount and payment schedule if applicable
- Alimony or spousal support terms if ordered by the judge
The petition, proof of service, any motions, and the final decree are all part of the public file. A settlement agreement submitted by the parties is also included. Some financial exhibits may be sealed under a protective order, but the decree stays public. Anyone can request copies from the Coweta County Superior Court Clerk in Newnan.
Georgia State Divorce Verification
The Georgia Department of Public Health holds state-level dissolution of marriage verifications covering records from 1952 through 1996. A DPH verification is not the same as a copy of the court decree. It confirms a dissolution occurred and provides basic details like party names and date. It does not include property terms, custody agreements, or other specifics from the case file. For any of that, or for cases outside the 1952-1996 window, you need the Coweta County Superior Court Clerk in Newnan.
State verifications cost $10 and are requested using Form 3917. The DPH Vital Records office is at 1680 Phoenix Blvd Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30349. Phone is (404) 657-2700. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. Full information is at dph.georgia.gov/VitalRecords. Processing times vary, so order early if you have a deadline.
Confirm with whoever is asking for the record whether they need the DPH verification or a certified copy of the actual decree from the Coweta County clerk. Submitting the wrong document will delay your case.
Legal Help in Coweta County
Legal Services Georgia serves income-eligible residents throughout Georgia, including Coweta County. Their website is at glsp.org. They can provide legal help with dissolution of marriage for qualifying clients. Georgia Legal Aid at georgialegalaid.org has free guides that explain how to file in Georgia, what forms to use, and what happens at each stage of the process.
The State Bar of Georgia runs a lawyer referral service at gabar.org and by phone at 1-800-334-6865. The bar can connect you with a licensed Georgia family law attorney in Newnan or the broader Coweta County area. Initial consultations through the referral program are often at a reduced fee. The Coweta County Courthouse may also have blank petition forms available at the clerk's counter for people who want to handle the case themselves.
Cities in Coweta County
Newnan is the county seat of Coweta County and one of the fastest-growing cities in the Atlanta metro area. Dissolution of marriage cases for Newnan residents are filed with the Coweta County Superior Court Clerk at the courthouse on East Court Square.
Nearby Counties
Counties bordering Coweta County each maintain their own Superior Court Clerk for dissolution of marriage filings. Use the links below to find records in neighboring counties.