Superior Courts of Georgia

The Superior Courts of Georgia is a court of general jurisdiction handling both civil and criminal law actions. Superior Court Judges preside over cases involving misdemeanors, contract disputes, premises liability, and various other actions. In addition, the Superior Court has exclusive equity jurisdiction over all cases of divorce, title to land, and felonies involving jury trials, including death penalty cases.

Services provided

  • Apply for a Name Change

    Legally change your name by submitting a petition to a Superior Court.

  • File for a DBA (Doing Business As)

    File a DBA with your county’s Clerk of the Superior Court to do business under another name.

  • File for Child Custody

    File a petition to begin child custody proceedings.

  • File for Divorce

    File for divorce with your county’s Clerk of the Superior Court.