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The Superior Court of Cobb County does not provide legal advice, nor is it engaged in the practice of law. This website should be used as a resource for general information, and the content provided should not be used as a substitute for legal advice from a qualified lawyer. According to O.C.G.A. 15-19-51, it is illegal for anyone but a duly licensed attorney to give legal advice. Therefore, we strongly recommend consulting a lawyer to discuss your case and how the law applies to your particular situation.
Due to the changing nature of the law and factual differences in each person's situation, the forms and information contained in the Family Law packets may become outdated, may not be applicable to your situation, or both. Therefore, you should review and research statutes and rules of procedure referenced in the instructions to ensure that the forms are accurate, current, and applicable to your particular situation.
If there is any question in your mind concerning these forms, the use of these forms, or your legal rights, it is strongly recommended that you consult a properly licensed attorney. If you do not know an attorney and you live in the Cobb County area, you should contact the Cobb County Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service by calling (770) 424-7149. Otherwise, contact your local Bar Association.
If you are unable to afford the services of an attorney, you should contact the following organization to see if you are eligible for their services:
- Cobb Office of The Atlanta Legal Aid Society at (770) 528-2565
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Under no circumstances will Court Administration, the Clerk of the Court, the State of Georgia, Cobb County Government, or anyone contributing to the production of these forms, commentary, instructions, and appendices be liable for any indirect or consequential damages resulting from their use.
Use these forms at your own risk. These forms may or may not be appropriate in your particular case. Any desired outcome from the use of these forms cannot be predicted or guaranteed. It is strongly recommended that you seek legal advice.
Court Administration Forms
ADR/Mediation Forms
ADR/Mediation Forms
- Mediation Report
- Domestic Guidelines for Mediation
- Civil Guidelines for Mediation
- Case Evaluation Guidelines for Mediation
- Case Evaluation Report
- Mediation Qualifications
- Case Evaluator Qualifications
- Extension of Time for Initial Discovery
- Consent Order to Extend Time
- Approved Mediation Trainers
- Mediator Application
- Case Evaluation Application
- ADR Order
Court Appearances
Court Appearances
Request to Waive In-Custody Transport
Important Note: An attorney may request that an in-custody defendant not be transported for a routine court appearance using the Request to Waive In-Custody transport form above. Once completed, this form must be emailed or otherwise forwarded to both the assigned judge's office and the assigned prosecutor, in order for it to be effective.
Request to Use Recording Device (Rule 22)
Rule 22 (Request To Use A Recording Device Pursuant To Rule 22 On Recording Of Judicial Proceedings)
Court Services
Family Law Forms
General Forms
- Acknowledgement of Service and Waiver of Jurisdiction
- Acknowledgment of Service and Waiver of Venue
- Affidavit in Support
- Affidavit of Due Diligence
- Affidavit of Election
- Application for Service by Publication
- Instructions for Service by Publication
- Income Deduction Order
- Certificate of Service
- Civil and Domestic Filing Form
- Civil and Domestic Disposition Form Instructions
- Disclosure Statement
- Financial Affidavit
- Notice of Publication
- Order for Service by Publication
- Request for Issuance of FIFA
- Rule Nisi
- Summons
- Temporary Order
- Verification
- Voluntary Dismissal
Child Support Modification
Georgia Child Support Worksheets
Child Support Modification Packet (Full document)
Individual forms contained within this packet:
- Instructions
- Notice of Child Support Requirements
- Information on Child Support Guidelines
- Petition for Modification of Child Support
- Verification
- Domestic Relations Standing Order/Rule Nisi
- Child Support Addendum/Order
- Domestic Relations Financial Affidavit
- Certificate of Service
- Final Order for Child Support Modification
- Respondent's Answer to Petitioner's
- Respondent's Answer Certificate of Service
- Summons
Contempt
Contempt Packet (Full document)
Individual forms contained within this packet:
Response to Contempt Packet (Full document)
Individual forms contained within this packet:
Divorce With Children
Divorce With Children Packet (Full document)
*Important Note: Child Support Worksheets must be completed online by visiting the Georgia Child Support Commission Website at: https://csconlinecalc.georgiacourts.gov/frontend/web/index.php
Individual forms contained within this packet:
- Instructions
- Child Support Guidelines Information
- Complaint for Divorce
- Verification (Complaint for Divorce)
- Domestic Relations Financial Affidavit
- Acknowledgement of Service (Complaint for Divorce)
- Acknowledgement of Service/Consent to Jurisdiction and Venue/Consent to Present Case
- Affidavit of Diligent Search
- Notice of Publication
- Order for Publication
- Rule Nisi
- Visitation Schedule
- Settlement Agreement
- Final Decree with Settlement Agreement
- Final Decree without Settlement Agreement
- Certificate of Service
- Summons
- Parenting Plan
Answer to Complaint for Divorce
Answer to Complaint for Divorce with Counterclaim
Divorce Without Children
Divorce Without Children Packet (Full document)
Individual forms contained within this packet:
- Instructions
- Complaint for Divorce Without Children
- Verification
- Domestic Relations Financial Affidavit
- Acknowledgement of Service, Consent to Jurisdiction/Venue, Consent to Present
- Acknowledgement of Service
- Affidavit of Diligent Search
- Notice of Publication
- Order for Publication
- Settlement Agreement
- Final Order With Settlement Agreement
- Final Order Without Settlement Agreement
- Rule Nisi
- Certificate of Service
- Summons
Answer to Complaint for Divorce without Children
Answer to Complaint for Divorce without Children with Counterclaim
Legitimation
Legitimation Packet (Full document)
Individual forms contained within this packet:
- Instructions
- Petition for Legitimation
- Verification
- Mother's Consent
- Acknowledgement of Service
- Rule Nisi
- Order for Legitimation
- Visitation Schedule
- Domestic Relations Financial Affidavit
- Certificate of Service
Answer to Petition for Legitimation
Answer with Counterclaim to Petition for Legitimation
Name Change (ADULT)
Name Change Packet (ADULT) Full document
Individual forms contained within this packet:
Name Change (BIRTH CERTIFICATE)
Name Change Packet (BIRTH CERTIFICATE) Full document
Individual forms contained within this packet:
Name Change (MINOR)
Name Change Packet (MINOR) Full document
Individual forms contained within this packet:
Poverty Affidavit
Poverty Affidavit Packet (Full document)
Individual forms contained within this packet: