Stockbridge Divorce Records
Stockbridge divorce records are stored at the Henry County Superior Court in McDonough - the county seat is McDonough, not Stockbridge. All divorce filings for Stockbridge residents go to the courthouse on Courthouse Square in McDonough, and this page explains how to search, get copies, and file a new case.
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Where Stockbridge Divorce Records Are Kept
Stockbridge is a city in Henry County, but the county seat - and the courthouse - is in McDonough, about 8 miles to the southeast. The Henry County Superior Court at 1 Courthouse Square in McDonough handles all divorce filings for Stockbridge residents. The clerk's office manages the complete case index for civil and domestic matters and is the contact point for all copy requests.
Henry County's website at https://www.henrycountyga.gov/ provides court information, the Georgia E-Access online case search, and clerk contact details. The E-Access platform allows name, date, and case number searches for civil cases including divorces. This is a convenient tool for Stockbridge residents who want to check records without driving to McDonough.
| Court | Henry County Superior Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 Courthouse Square, McDonough GA 30253 |
| Phone | (770) 288-8022 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Website | https://www.henrycountyga.gov/ |
For walk-in visits, the courthouse in McDonough is easily accessible. Bring photo ID and any case details. Staff at the clerk's counter run index searches while you wait. Older paper records may take a few minutes longer to retrieve. For most cases from the past two decades, the electronic index is complete and fast to access.
How to Search Stockbridge Divorce Records
Henry County participates in the Georgia E-Access program, which provides online access to court case data. Access it through the county website at https://www.henrycountyga.gov/ by navigating to the Superior Court section. You can search by name, filing date, or case number. This is one of the more useful online tools among Georgia's smaller counties and covers divorce and other civil cases going back a number of years.
The GSCCCA at https://www.gsccca.org provides statewide coverage including Henry County. This is useful when you're not certain which county holds a record or when you want to cross-reference across multiple counties. GSCCCA search results confirm the county and case identifiers, and you then contact the Henry County clerk for actual copies.
The screenshot below shows the Henry County government website, which Stockbridge residents use to access the Superior Court and Georgia E-Access case search for divorce records.
The Henry County site links to court services and the E-Access platform. For Stockbridge residents, this is the most direct online path to finding a divorce case on record in Henry County. The E-Access tool lets you search without a trip to McDonough.
Georgia Courts eAccess at https://georgiacourts.gov/eaccess-court-records/ is a related statewide tool. Henry County's participation in the E-Access system means its records may be available here as well. For copy requests, the Henry County clerk at (770) 288-8022 is the definitive contact.
Note: Searching by the full correct spelling of party names gives the most accurate results. Include middle initials when possible if the name is common to narrow down the results.
Filing for Divorce in Stockbridge
Georgia requires one spouse to have lived in the state for six months before filing. This is in O.C.G.A. § 19-5-2. Stockbridge residents file at the Henry County Superior Court in McDonough. The drive from Stockbridge to the courthouse is about 15 minutes on I-75.
Both no-fault and fault-based divorce are available in Georgia. The no-fault ground - that the marriage is irretrievably broken - is the standard choice for most Henry County filers. Thirteen fault grounds are listed in O.C.G.A. § 19-5-3. Raising a fault ground can affect property and alimony decisions in a contested case, so legal advice before filing is worth the time if those issues are significant.
Official Georgia divorce forms are free at https://eforms.georgiacourts.gov/. Download the petition, financial affidavit, and parenting plan if children are involved. Complete everything, sign and notarize where required, and file at the Henry County clerk's office. Pay the filing fee at the window when you submit your paperwork.
After filing, serve the other spouse per O.C.G.A. § 19-5-1. The Henry County Sheriff can serve civil papers. If your spouse is willing to accept service voluntarily, a signed acknowledgment filed with the court works too. The case cannot progress to a scheduled hearing until service is confirmed and on file.
Stockbridge Divorce Record Fees
Copy fees at Henry County follow Georgia's standard per-page schedule for certified documents. Certified copies cost a few dollars per page, with the first page slightly higher than subsequent pages. Total cost depends on document length. Call (770) 288-8022 for a current fee estimate before sending a mail request or visiting in person.
The Georgia DPH at https://dph.georgia.gov/VitalRecords issues divorce verifications for records from 1952 to 1996 at $10 each. These are state vital records documents, not court-certified copies. For any request requiring a certified court document, contact the Henry County clerk.
Mail requests to Henry County Superior Court, 1 Courthouse Square, McDonough GA 30253 should include party names, the approximate filing year, your return address, and a check or money order. Confirm the specific fee amount by phone before sending. Include a self-addressed stamped envelope if you want the copies mailed back to you.
Legal Help for Stockbridge Residents
Georgia Legal Aid covers the South Metro Atlanta region including Henry County. Visit https://www.georgialegalaid.org/ to find the office serving Stockbridge and McDonough and apply for free legal assistance. Divorce, custody, and support cases are part of their services. Income requirements apply, but a wide range of Henry County residents qualify.
Free official court forms are available at https://eforms.georgiacourts.gov/. Self-represented Stockbridge residents use these forms regularly for uncontested divorces where both parties agree on all terms. Combined with the Georgia E-Access case search through Henry County, these tools handle most of what a self-represented filer needs for a basic case.
The State Bar of Georgia referral service can connect you with family law attorneys in the Henry County and Stockbridge area if your case is more complex. Local practitioners who regularly appear in the Henry County Superior Court are the right resource for contested cases or those involving significant property or custody disputes.
Henry County Divorce Records
Stockbridge is in Henry County. All divorce filings for Stockbridge residents go through the Henry County Superior Court. The county page has full details on fees, forms, online search, and getting copies.