Mableton Divorce Records
Mableton divorce records are handled by the Cobb County Superior Court in Marietta. Mableton became an incorporated city in 2022, but city incorporation didn't change where divorce records go , all Mableton residents must use the Cobb County Superior Court for divorce filings and record requests, just as they did before incorporation.
Mableton Quick Facts
Where Mableton Divorce Records Are Kept
Mableton was part of unincorporated Cobb County until voters approved incorporation in November 2021, making it an official city in December 2022. All divorce records for the area , both from before and after incorporation , are at the Cobb County Superior Court in Marietta. City incorporation does not create a new court; divorce jurisdiction stays with the superior court at the county level.
The Cobb County Superior Court Clerk is located at 70 Haynes Street in Marietta. The clerk's office handles all divorce filings, decrees, and domestic case records for Cobb County, including Mableton. Staff can pull records by name or case number and assist with in-person or mail copy requests.
| Court | Cobb County Superior Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 70 Haynes Street, Marietta GA 30090 |
| Phone | (770) 528-1300 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Website | https://www.cobbsuperiorcourtclerk.com/ |
The Cobb County courthouse in Marietta is about 10 to 15 miles north of Mableton. The drive typically takes 20 to 30 minutes depending on traffic. Marietta is the county seat of Cobb County, so all county court services are centered there.
Note: All divorce records from the Mableton area , even those filed before 2022 when Mableton was unincorporated , are at the same Cobb County courthouse in Marietta.
How to Search Mableton Divorce Records
The Cobb County Superior Court Clerk website at https://www.cobbsuperiorcourtclerk.com/ provides online access to case records including divorce filings. Mableton residents can search by party name or case number to find case information. This is the best starting point before calling the clerk or making a trip to Marietta.
The GSCCCA statewide index at https://www.gsccca.org also covers Cobb County. Searching GSCCCA can help when you don't have an exact name spelling or want to verify results from the county search. The statewide index is free and doesn't require registration.
The screenshot below shows the Cobb County Superior Court Clerk website, which Mableton residents use to search divorce records and access court information.
The Cobb County clerk site also has contact information, office hours, and guidance on copy requests. Checking it before calling or visiting saves time and helps you come prepared with the right information.
Georgia Courts eAccess at https://georgiacourts.gov/eaccess-court-records/ may include Cobb County data and is worth checking as an additional resource. For mail requests, send to 70 Haynes Street, Marietta GA 30090 with a written description of the case and payment. Call (770) 528-1300 first to confirm the current fee.
Filing for Divorce in Mableton
Mableton residents file for divorce at the Cobb County Superior Court in Marietta. Georgia's six-month residency rule from O.C.G.A. § 19-5-2 requires at least one spouse to have been a Georgia resident for six months before filing. The case is filed in the county where either spouse lives , Cobb County for Mableton residents.
Most Mableton filers use the no-fault ground of irretrievable breakdown of the marriage. Fault grounds under O.C.G.A. § 19-5-3 include adultery, desertion, habitual intoxication, and cruel treatment. The choice of grounds can affect alimony and how a judge views the case, so it's worth discussing with an attorney if any fault grounds apply to your situation.
Divorce is a superior court matter under O.C.G.A. § 19-5-1. Official Georgia forms are at https://eforms.georgiacourts.gov/. File completed forms at the Cobb County Superior Court clerk in Marietta. After filing, serve the other party. Uncontested cases can be finalized through a consent order. Contested cases will require a hearing before a Cobb County Superior Court judge.
Mableton Divorce Record Fees
The Cobb County Superior Court has a specific fee schedule for divorce records. A regular copy with an agreement costs $9; a certified copy with an agreement costs $24. For divorces without an agreement (default cases), a regular copy is $3 and a certified copy is $10. These are set fees based on case type rather than per-page rates.
The certified copy fee is what most Mableton residents need when they want official proof of a divorce for a name change, government benefit, or legal proceeding. The $24 certified copy with agreement and $10 certified copy without agreement are straightforward fees compared to the per-page structures used at some other Georgia courts.
The Georgia Department of Public Health provides divorce verifications for cases from 1952 through 1996 for $10. Visit https://dph.georgia.gov/VitalRecords to request one. This covers divorces from the Mableton area during that period, when the area was unincorporated Cobb County.
For divorces outside the 1952 to 1996 window, the Cobb County Superior Court is the only official source. DPH doesn't hold records from before 1952 or after 1996.
Note: The Cobb County fee structure uses flat fees by case type rather than per-page rates, so the cost is predictable for standard certified copy requests.
Legal Help for Mableton Residents
Georgia Legal Aid serves qualifying Mableton residents. Apply at https://www.georgialegalaid.org/ to see if you qualify based on income. They handle family law matters including divorce and have self-help resources for pro se filers in Cobb County. Income limits apply, so check the requirements when you apply.
Mableton is a newer city and many residents may not yet know which local attorneys practice family law in Cobb County. The State Bar of Georgia's lawyer referral service is a good resource for finding a licensed Georgia attorney familiar with Cobb County Superior Court procedures. Marietta has a number of family law firms that handle Cobb County divorce cases regularly.
For pro se filers, the Georgia E-Forms portal at https://eforms.georgiacourts.gov/ has the official forms needed for a Cobb County filing. The Cobb County Superior Court Clerk website at https://www.cobbsuperiorcourtclerk.com/ has local instructions and contact information. Both are free resources that help Mableton residents navigate the filing process without making unnecessary trips to Marietta.
Cobb County Divorce Records
Mableton is in Cobb County. All divorce records for Mableton go through the Cobb County Superior Court. Visit the county page for more details on fees, forms, and search options.