Crisp County Dissolution Of Marriage Records
Crisp County dissolution of marriage records are kept by the Superior Court Clerk at the Crisp County Courthouse in Cordele. All petitions, motions, and final decrees filed in the county become public records once the court enters the final order. This page explains how to access those records, what they contain, how to file for dissolution of marriage in Crisp County, and where to find legal resources in the area. Cordele sits in south-central Georgia and is the county seat for all Crisp County court filings.
Crisp County Quick Facts
Crisp County Superior Court Clerk
The Crisp County Superior Court Clerk handles all dissolution of marriage filings in the county. The office is at the Crisp County Courthouse, 210 South 7th Street, Cordele, GA 31015. Staff accept petitions, keep the full case index, and provide copies of court records to the public. Crisp County does not have a dedicated clerk website. Call the office before visiting or submitting a request by mail to confirm current fees and any specific procedures in effect.
| Office | Crisp County Superior Court Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 210 South 7th Street, Cordele, GA 31015 |
| Mailing | PO Box 747, Cordele, GA 31010 |
| Phone | (229) 271-4726 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
Visit the courthouse on South 7th Street in Cordele during regular business hours. Bring a valid photo ID and have the full legal names of both parties available. The clerk will search the index by name and pull the case file. If you have the case number, bring it along to speed things up. Call the office first if you need certified copies, as they can confirm the current per-page fee and accepted payment methods. Mail requests are accepted; call ahead to confirm what to include with your submission.
The GSCCCA portal is the official statewide system for Georgia court records maintained by the Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority. The screenshot below shows the GSCCCA main page.
The GSCCCA system links to tools for searching court filings across many Georgia counties and is a good starting point before contacting the Crisp County clerk directly.
Searching Dissolution of Marriage Records in Crisp County
The Superior Court Clerk's office at the Crisp County Courthouse on South 7th Street is the primary source for dissolution of marriage records in the county. Visit in person with a photo ID and the names of both parties. There is no county-specific online case search for Crisp County at this time, so in-person visits and phone or mail requests are the primary options for record access.
Statewide tools may help for basic information. Georgia Courts at georgiacourts.gov is the official state portal with court links and system information. PeachCourt at peachcourt.com covers civil case access for a number of Georgia counties. Check whether Crisp County is in their current coverage. Re:SearchGA at researchga.tylerhost.net covers a subset of Georgia counties and is worth checking as well.
The GSCCCA eCertification system at ecert.gsccca.org allows you to order certified copies of recorded court documents online without visiting the courthouse. The main GSCCCA portal at gsccca.org provides additional statewide search tools. Use the Find My Clerk directory at gaclerks.org/Clerks/FindMyClerk.aspx to get current contact details for the Crisp County clerk.
The Georgia Code section covering grounds for dissolution of marriage is available through the FindLaw state statute reference. The screenshot below shows the UniCourt Georgia code resource, which provides another view into the full text of Georgia domestic relations law.
Title 19 of the Georgia Code covers all domestic relations law, including the residency requirements, grounds for dissolution, and waiting period rules that apply to every case filed in Crisp County.
Filing for Dissolution of Marriage in Crisp County
To file for dissolution of marriage in Crisp County, at least one spouse must have been a Georgia resident for six months before the petition is filed. The residency requirement is in O.C.G.A. § 19-5-2. You file the petition at the Crisp County Courthouse on South 7th Street in Cordele, pay the filing fee, and then serve the other spouse with a copy of the petition and summons.
Georgia law requires a minimum 30-day wait after service before the court can schedule a final hearing. In an uncontested case where both parties agree on all terms, the case can move through the system fairly quickly after that waiting period. Contested cases involving disputes over property, debts, or children will take longer. The grounds for dissolution of marriage in Georgia are in O.C.G.A. § 19-5-3. Most filers use the no-fault ground that the marriage is irretrievably broken, which does not require any showing of fault by either spouse. Once the judge signs the final decree in Crisp County, it is part of the public record at the clerk's office in Cordele.
What Dissolution of Marriage Records Contain
A Crisp 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 rulings made by the judge.
- Full legal names of both spouses as stated in the petition
- Date the petition was filed and date the court entered the final decree
- Grounds for dissolution as pleaded and found by the court
- Division of marital property and assignment of marital debts
- Child custody arrangement and parenting plan if children are involved
- Child support amount and payment schedule if applicable
- Alimony or spousal support order if granted by the court
The petition, proof of service, any motions filed during the case, and the final decree are all part of the public file at the Crisp County clerk's office. A written settlement agreement is included if one was submitted by the parties. Some financial exhibits may be sealed under a court protective order, but the decree stays in the public record. Anyone can request copies from the Crisp County Superior Court Clerk in Cordele.
Georgia State Divorce Verification
The Georgia Department of Public Health holds state-level dissolution of marriage verifications for records from 1952 through 1996. A DPH verification is not the same as a copy of the court decree. It confirms a dissolution took place and provides basic information like names and date. It does not include property settlements, custody terms, or other case specifics. For those details, or for records outside the 1952-1996 date range, the Crisp County Superior Court Clerk in Cordele is the only source.
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 run Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM. Full information is at dph.georgia.gov/VitalRecords. Build in extra time if you need the verification by a specific deadline, as processing takes time.
Always confirm with whoever is asking for the record whether they need the DPH verification or a certified copy of the actual decree from the county clerk. These are different documents and serve different purposes. Submitting the wrong one will cause delays.
Legal Help in Crisp County
Legal Services Georgia serves income-eligible residents throughout Georgia, including Crisp County. Their website is at glsp.org. If you qualify, they can provide help with dissolution of marriage cases. Georgia Legal Aid at georgialegalaid.org has free online guides that explain how to file for dissolution, what forms to use, and what happens at each stage of the case.
The State Bar of Georgia runs a lawyer referral service at gabar.org and by phone at 1-800-334-6865. The bar can match you with a licensed Georgia family law attorney who handles cases in Crisp County or nearby counties in south-central Georgia. Initial consultations through the referral program are often at a reduced fee. The Crisp County Courthouse in Cordele may have blank forms available at the clerk's counter for people who plan to handle their own case without an attorney.
Cities in Crisp County
Cordele is the county seat of Crisp County with a population of roughly 10,000. No cities in Crisp County currently meet the population threshold for a dedicated city page. All dissolution of marriage cases for Crisp County residents are filed with the Superior Court Clerk at the courthouse on South 7th Street in Cordele.
Nearby Counties
Counties bordering Crisp County each maintain their own Superior Court Clerk for dissolution of marriage filings. Use the links below to access records in neighboring counties.