South Fulton Divorce Records
South Fulton divorce records are handled by the Fulton County Superior Court, since the city of South Fulton lies entirely within Fulton County. This page covers how South Fulton residents can search for records, get copies of divorce documents, and understand the filing process at the Fulton County courthouse.
South Fulton Quick Facts
Where South Fulton Divorce Records Are Kept
South Fulton is a city entirely within Fulton County. The city was incorporated in 2017 from unincorporated parts of south Fulton County. Because South Fulton has no municipal court that handles divorce, all domestic filings for South Fulton residents go to the Fulton County Superior Court in downtown Atlanta.
The Fulton County Superior Court's Family Division handles all divorce, annulment, and legal separation cases for South Fulton residents, just as it does for Atlanta and other Fulton County communities. The clerk's office is at 136 Pryor Street SW in Atlanta, and the Family Division specifically is located in Suite C155 at that building.
| Court | Fulton County Superior Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 136 Pryor Street SW, Suite J2-640, Atlanta GA 30303 |
| Phone | (404) 613-5313 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Website | https://fultoncountycourt.org/ |
South Fulton residents must travel to the Atlanta courthouse to file in person or pick up documents. The courthouse is accessible by MARTA. Parking is available nearby but can be limited during busy court days, so plan accordingly for in-person visits.
Note: South Fulton is a newer city, so any divorce filed before the city's 2017 incorporation would have been filed as unincorporated Fulton County; those records are still at the same Fulton County Superior Court.
How to Search South Fulton Divorce Records
South Fulton residents searching for divorce records should start with the Fulton County Superior Court online records search at https://fultoncountycourt.org/records-search/. This portal lets you search by name, case number, or filing date. All Fulton County divorce cases, including those filed by South Fulton residents, appear in this system.
The GSCCCA statewide index at https://www.gsccca.org also includes Fulton County records. Searching GSCCCA can help if you don't have an exact case number or if you want to cross-check results. The index shows filing information and case status, which is often enough to identify the record you need.
The screenshot below shows the Fulton County Court website, which serves as the central records search hub for South Fulton divorce cases.
The Fulton County Court site also has information on mail requests, copy fees, and the records division contact. South Fulton residents submitting mail requests should address them to: Attn Records Division - Divorce Records, Fulton County Superior Court, 136 Pryor Street SW, Suite J2-640, Atlanta GA 30303.
Georgia Courts eAccess at https://georgiacourts.gov/eaccess-court-records/ offers another search layer. In-person visits to the Fulton County courthouse are also an option; bring your photo ID and any case details you have.
Filing for Divorce in South Fulton
South Fulton residents file for divorce at the Fulton County Superior Court. Georgia's six-month residency rule applies: at least one spouse must have lived in Georgia for six months before filing, under O.C.G.A. § 19-5-2. You file in the county where either spouse currently lives.
Georgia allows both no-fault and fault-based divorce. The no-fault ground of irretrievable breakdown is the standard choice for most filers. Fault grounds under O.C.G.A. § 19-5-3 include adultery, desertion, habitual intoxication, and cruel treatment. Most South Fulton residents filing uncontested divorces use the no-fault ground to keep the process straightforward.
Under O.C.G.A. § 19-5-1, divorce is filed in superior court. Official Georgia forms are at https://eforms.georgiacourts.gov/. After filing at the Fulton County Superior Court, the other party must be served. If both spouses agree on all terms, a consent order can be submitted and the judge may sign off without a hearing. Contested cases require more steps.
South Fulton Divorce Record Fees
Copy fees at the Fulton County Superior Court are set by the court's fee schedule. 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. Plain uncertified copies may cost less; check with the clerk.
Payment for mail requests should be made payable to the Fulton County Superior Court. Include a written request describing the case, including the full names of both parties and the approximate year of filing or final decree. If you have the case number, include that too , it speeds up the retrieval process.
The Georgia Department of Public Health at https://dph.georgia.gov/VitalRecords offers divorce record verifications for cases from 1952 through 1996 for $10 per verification. This is a simpler and less expensive option when you only need proof that a divorce occurred during those years.
For divorces outside the DPH window, the Fulton County Superior Court is the only official source. Most South Fulton residents requesting records from the past 30 years will need to go through the court.
Note: Confirm current fees before mailing payment, since the court's schedule can change and per-page rates may differ for large files.
Legal Help for South Fulton Residents
Georgia Legal Aid serves South Fulton residents who qualify based on income. Apply at https://www.georgialegalaid.org/ for help with divorce, custody, and other family law matters. Their site has self-help resources covering common questions about the Georgia divorce process.
The Atlanta Legal Aid Society covers the metro Atlanta area, which includes South Fulton. They focus on low-income civil legal services and often help with divorce filings, protective orders, and custody cases at the Fulton County Superior Court. Their offices are near the courthouse and they take walk-in clients on certain days.
For pro se filers, the Georgia E-Forms portal at https://eforms.georgiacourts.gov/ has the official forms needed for a Fulton County divorce filing. The Fulton County Superior Court also has a self-help center where staff can answer procedural questions. This is especially helpful for South Fulton residents who are not familiar with the downtown Atlanta courthouse and its procedures.
Fulton County Divorce Records
South Fulton is in Fulton County. All divorce records for South Fulton go through the Fulton County Superior Court. Visit the county page for more details on fees, forms, and search options.