Georgia Family Court Forms and Filing Resources

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Georgia publishes its own official family law forms, filing instructions, and self-help materials, but they are spread across several government sites. This page organizes the official Georgia sources in one place so you can go straight to the right court page for forms, e-filing, rules, and locations.

Georgia's core family statutes live in the Georgia Code Title 19 - Domestic Relations. Divorce and other family cases can be started online in PeachCourt counties. Every clerk's office also has a free public computer where the e-filing fee is waived.

How the Georgia court system handles family cases

Family cases in Georgia are heard in the Superior Court. Divorce and custody are heard in the Superior Court.

Georgia's 159 counties are grouped into judicial circuits for its Superior Courts.

Appeals from a family case generally go first to the Court of Appeals of Georgia, and the state's highest court is the Supreme Court of Georgia.

Besides the judge, a Magistrate / Commissioner may handle parts of a family case. Besides the judge, a magistrate, commissioner, or referee may hear temporary orders, child support, and uncontested matters - usually subject to a judge's review.

Official Georgia resources

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Georgia state courts website (Georgia judicial branch): The official home of the Georgia court system, with statewide news, rules, and links to every court. https://georgiacourts.gov

Georgia family law forms (Georgia judicial branch): The official statewide collection of family law forms published for Georgia cases. Start here when you need the current version of a form. https://georgiacourts.gov/caseresources/forms

Georgia self-help resources (Georgia courts self-help): Official self-help information for people handling their own Georgia family case, including instructions and plain-language guides. https://www.georgialegalaid.org

PeachCourt or Odyssey eFileGA, depending on county (Multiple approved vendors): Georgia civil e-filing is statewide, but each county clerk uses one of two systems, PeachCourt or eFileGA, so check which one your county uses. People without lawyers may e-file but are never required to. https://www.peachcourt.com/

Find your Georgia superior court clerk (Georgia judicial branch): Find the courthouse or clerk that serves your county, with locations and contact details. https://gaclerks.org/Clerks/FindMyClerk.aspx

Georgia rules of procedure (Georgia judicial branch): The court rules that control deadlines, service, and how family cases move in Georgia. https://georgiacourts.gov/caseresources/court-rules

Georgia mediation and dispute resolution (Georgia judicial branch): Official information on mediation and alternative dispute resolution options for Georgia family cases. https://godr.org

Georgia financial affidavit and disclosure forms (georgiacourts.gov): The official source for the financial disclosure paperwork most Georgia family cases ask for. https://georgiacourts.gov/csc/self-help/forms/

Georgia child support guideline resources (georgiacourts.gov): Official Georgia child support guideline materials, worksheets, or calculators. https://csconlinecalculator.georgiacourts.gov/

Georgia E-Access to Court Records (Georgia courts): Look up existing case records. Access is listed as mixed and the system is organized county-by-county. https://georgiacourts.gov/eaccess-court-records/

Frequently used official Georgia forms

These links open official Georgia government form documents directly. Courts revise forms, so if a direct link stops working, use the statewide forms collection above to find the current version.

Domestic Relations Financial Affidavit (Financial Disclosure), official document: https://childsupport.georgia.gov/document/document/domesticrelationsfinancialaffidavitfillable2023pdf/download

Complaint for Divorce with Minor Children (Divorce / Dissolution), official document: https://assets.georgiacourts.gov/2/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/19110341/Complaint-for-Divorce-with-Minor-Children-Form.pdf

Answer and Counterclaim for Divorce with Minor Children (Divorce / Dissolution), official document: https://assets.georgiacourts.gov/2/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/19110928/Answer-and-Counterclaim-for-Div-w-minor-children-.pdf

Complaint for Divorce Without Minor Children (Divorce / Dissolution), official document: https://assets.georgiacourts.gov/2/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/19110928/Complaint-for-Divorce-Without-Minor-Children-Form.pdf

Answer and Counterclaim for Divorce Without Minor Children (Divorce / Dissolution), official document: https://assets.georgiacourts.gov/2/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/19110928/Answer-and-Counterclaim-for-Divorce-without-minor-children-Form.pdf

Petition for Temporary Protective Order (Family Violence) (SC-26), form SC-26 (Domestic Violence), official document: https://www.gsccca.org/docs/family-violence-documents/sc-26_petition_for_temporary_protective_order.pdf

Filing fees: Divorce filing fee: ~$200-$250.

E-filing link data for Georgia was last verified June 2026. Report anything outdated through our contact page and we will re-check the official source.

Frequently asked questions

Where do I find official Georgia family court forms?

The official statewide source is the Georgia judicial branch forms collection linked on this page. Always download forms from the official site so you have the current version, and check whether your county adds local forms or cover sheets.

Can I e-file my own family case in Georgia?

Georgia civil e-filing is statewide, but each county clerk uses one of two systems, PeachCourt or eFileGA, so check which one your county uses. People without lawyers may e-file but are never required to. Divorce and other family cases can be started online in PeachCourt counties. Every clerk's office also has a free public computer where the e-filing fee is waived.

How much does it cost to file a family case in Georgia?

Divorce filing fee: ~$200-$250. If you cannot afford the fee, ask the clerk about a fee waiver or indigency application; every state has a process for requesting one.

Which court hears family cases in Georgia?

Family cases in Georgia are heard in the Superior Court. Divorce and custody are heard in the Superior Court.