Find Divorce Records in Roswell

Roswell divorce records are maintained at the Fulton County Superior Court in Atlanta. Roswell is located in north Fulton County, and all divorce filings and case documents for the city go through the county courthouse rather than any local Roswell office. Here's what residents need to know to find and request those records.

Where Roswell Divorce Records Are Kept

Roswell is in Fulton County. Divorce is a matter for the superior court, and in Fulton County that means the Fulton County Superior Court in downtown Atlanta. Roswell itself has no divorce court , everything goes to the county courthouse. This is true for all Georgia cities regardless of size; divorce jurisdiction belongs to the superior court at the county level.

The Fulton County Superior Court's Family Division handles all divorce, annulment, and separation cases. The clerk's records division maintains the files. Whether a case was filed five years ago or thirty, the clerk's office is where you request copies. The building at 136 Pryor Street SW houses the clerk and the Family Division.

From Roswell, the drive to the courthouse in Atlanta typically takes 30 to 45 minutes depending on I-285 and downtown traffic. If you don't want to make the trip, mail requests and the online portal are good alternatives for most record needs.

Note: The Roswell Municipal Court handles traffic and minor ordinance violations only, not divorce or any other domestic court matters.

How to Search Roswell Divorce Records

Start your search at the Fulton County Superior Court's online records portal at https://fultoncountycourt.org/records-search/. All Fulton County divorce cases, including those filed by Roswell residents, are searchable by party name or case number. The portal returns basic case data including the filing date, case number, and current status.

If you find the case online, note the case number before contacting the clerk. Having the case number ready makes copy requests faster because the clerk can pull the file directly without running a name search. It also reduces the chance of confusion if multiple cases involve parties with similar names.

The screenshot below shows the Fulton County Court website, where Roswell residents can search divorce case records and find contact information for the clerk.

GSCCCA at https://www.gsccca.org provides a statewide search that covers Fulton County. Use it as a backup if the local portal doesn't return results. Georgia Courts eAccess at https://georgiacourts.gov/eaccess-court-records/ is another option worth checking.

Mail requests to the Fulton County Superior Court should go to: Attn Records Division - Divorce Records, 136 Pryor Street SW, Suite J2-640, Atlanta GA 30303. Include the names of both parties, the year of the case, and payment for the fee. Call (404) 613-5313 first to confirm the amount.

Filing for Divorce in Roswell

Roswell residents file for divorce at the Fulton County Superior Court. The six-month Georgia residency requirement from O.C.G.A. § 19-5-2 applies. At least one spouse must have been a Georgia resident for six months before filing. The case goes to the superior court of the county where either spouse lives , that's Fulton County for Roswell residents.

Georgia's no-fault divorce ground is that the marriage is irretrievably broken. This is the most common choice for Roswell filers. Fault grounds under O.C.G.A. § 19-5-3 are also available and include adultery, cruel treatment, and desertion. The choice between fault and no-fault can affect alimony and how a judge views the dissolution of marital assets.

Official Georgia divorce forms are at https://eforms.georgiacourts.gov/. Use these for any filing at Fulton County Superior Court. Under O.C.G.A. § 19-5-1, divorce belongs in superior court. The clerk's office at 136 Pryor Street accepts all filings. After you file, serve the other party. If both agree on all terms, the court can finalize the case without a trial through a consent order.

Roswell Divorce Record Fees

Fulton County Superior Court copy fees are set by the court. Certified copies cost $2.50 for the first page and $0.50 for each additional page. Electronic copies are $2.50 for the first page and $1.00 per additional page. These fees apply to divorce decrees, court orders, settlement agreements, and other documents in the case file.

For most requests, the certified copy of the final decree is all you need. That document is typically one to three pages, so the total cost is usually under $5. If you need a larger portion of the file, add up the pages and calculate accordingly. Always confirm current fees before submitting payment.

Georgia DPH provides divorce verifications for 1952 to 1996 divorces at $10 each. Visit https://dph.georgia.gov/VitalRecords to request one. This is useful when you only need to confirm that a Roswell-area divorce happened during that window.

Outside the 1952 to 1996 range, only the Fulton County Superior Court has official divorce records. There's no DPH record for more recent divorces.

Note: Check the Fulton County Court website for any posted fee updates before your visit or before mailing a check.

Legal Help for Roswell Residents

Georgia Legal Aid handles cases for qualifying Roswell residents. Apply online at https://www.georgialegalaid.org/ to see if you meet the income requirements. They provide free family law assistance including help with divorce filings at the Fulton County Superior Court. Their self-help library covers common Georgia divorce topics in plain language.

Roswell residents who don't qualify for legal aid can search for local family law attorneys through the State Bar of Georgia's referral service. North Fulton County has a number of law firms that focus on family law and are familiar with the Fulton County Superior Court. If your case involves significant assets or custody disputes, an experienced attorney can be worth the cost.

For self-represented filers, the Georgia E-Forms portal at https://eforms.georgiacourts.gov/ provides official forms at no cost. The Fulton County Superior Court self-help center can answer questions about local filing procedures. Both resources together give pro se filers a solid foundation for navigating the Roswell-to-Atlanta filing process.

Fulton County Divorce Records

Roswell is in Fulton County. All divorce records for Roswell go through the Fulton County Superior Court. Visit the county page for more details on fees, forms, and search options.

View Fulton County Divorce Records