Search White County Dissolution Of Marriage Records

White County dissolution of marriage records are maintained by the Superior Court Clerk in Cleveland, Georgia, and they are available to the public through in-person requests, written mail requests, and several online tools. If you need to look up a dissolution of marriage case in White County, whether to verify that a final decree was entered, get a certified copy, or review filed documents, the Superior Court Clerk's office is the starting point. This page covers the main ways to search for White County dissolution records and what to expect during the process.

White County Superior Court Clerk

The White County Superior Court Clerk is located at 59 South Main Street in Cleveland, Georgia 30528. The phone number for the clerk's office is (706) 865-2613. All dissolution of marriage cases filed in White County go through this office. The clerk keeps the official case file, issues certified copies, and can tell you the status of any case that has been filed in the county's Superior Court.

White County is part of the Piedmont Judicial Circuit, which covers several counties in northeast Georgia. Judges rotate through the circuit, but the clerk's office in Cleveland remains the fixed point of contact for White County records regardless of which judge handled a particular case. When you contact the clerk, have the names of the parties and the approximate year of the case ready. That information speeds up the lookup considerably.

For certified copies, you will pay a per-page fee set by the clerk's office. Fees can change, so it is worth calling ahead to get the current rate before sending a mail request. The clerk accepts requests by mail with a check or money order; in-person requests can often be filled the same day.

Note: If you are unsure whether a case was filed in White County, use the GSCCCA Portal to search by name across all Georgia counties before contacting the clerk.

Online Tools for White County Dissolution Records

The GSCCCA Portal is the main online resource for searching Georgia Superior Court records. It indexes filings from White County and allows you to search by party name, date range, and case type. The portal displays case index data and often links to document images when they have been scanned into the system. Most recent filings appear in the index within a few business days of being processed by the clerk.

The screenshot below shows the GSCCCA Portal, where you can search White County dissolution of marriage records by name and filter by date.

Results from the portal include case numbers, filing dates, and party names, giving you enough information to request a full copy from the clerk if needed.

The GSCCCA eCertification system is a companion tool that lets you request certified copies electronically. Instead of mailing a written request to the Cleveland office, you can submit the request online and receive a certified document that carries the same legal weight as one issued directly by the clerk. This option is particularly useful when you need records quickly or are located outside White County.

Note: Older White County records may not yet appear in the GSCCCA digital index, so for historical cases, a direct call to the clerk is the safest approach.

Filing Dissolution of Marriage in White County

Filing for dissolution of marriage in White County starts at the Superior Court Clerk's office at 59 South Main Street in Cleveland. Georgia law requires that at least one spouse have been a resident of Georgia for six months before the petition is filed. Once the respondent has been served, there is a mandatory 30-day waiting period before the court can enter a final decree.

An uncontested dissolution, where both spouses agree on all terms including property division, support, and any custody matters, typically moves through the system faster than a contested case. Both types are handled by the White County Superior Court. The clerk's office can provide the required forms or direct you to the Georgia Courts self-help resources available at georgiacourts.gov.

Electronic filing is an option in many Georgia Superior Courts through the PeachCourt eFiling platform. Confirm with the White County clerk whether eFiling is available for dissolution cases in this county before attempting to submit documents electronically. Not all courts in Georgia have activated every filing type through PeachCourt, and the clerk can give you a definitive answer.

Georgia Vital Records and Dissolution Verifications

The Georgia Department of Public Health maintains a statewide dissolution verification index for cases that occurred between 1952 and 1996. This resource is separate from the Superior Court record itself. It provides a basic confirmation that a dissolution of marriage took place in Georgia during that period, but it does not give you access to the case documents or the final decree.

The screenshot below shows the Georgia DPH Vital Records site, which handles dissolution verification requests using Form 3917 for a $10 fee.

To use the DPH service, submit Form 3917 with a $10 fee per verification; for cases outside the 1952 to 1996 window, contact the White County Superior Court Clerk directly.

For genealogical research or historical records, the Georgia Archives may hold older White County court materials. The archives staff can tell you what White County records they have on hand and how to access them. For most modern records, the GSCCCA Portal or the clerk's office will be the right place to start.

Note: The DPH index is a state-level resource and cannot provide certified court copies; those must come from the White County Superior Court Clerk.

Georgia Dissolution Law and Statutory Grounds

Georgia law lists 13 grounds for dissolution of marriage under O.C.G.A. § 19-5-3. The most widely used ground in White County and across the state is that the marriage is irretrievably broken, which is a no-fault basis that does not require either party to prove wrongdoing. Other grounds include adultery, desertion, and several additional fault-based options.

All dissolution of marriage proceedings in Georgia fall under Georgia Title 19, Chapter 5, which covers everything from residency requirements to the distribution of marital property. Knowing the relevant statutes helps you understand what the court will consider and what the final decree will address. The White County Superior Court Clerk can also refer you to legal aid services if you need help navigating the process.

The Superior Court Clerks of Georgia organization provides information about clerk services statewide, and the Find My Clerk directory lists every county clerk's contact information. If you are not sure which county handled a particular case, the directory and the GSCCCA Portal together can help you locate the right office quickly.

Cities in White County

White County has no cities that meet the 25,000-resident population threshold for this directory. Cleveland is the county seat and serves as the hub for court services, but it does not qualify as a major city listing here. All dissolution of marriage cases from White County are filed with the Superior Court in Cleveland regardless of where in the county the parties reside.

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