Macon, GA · Bibb County
Contested Change of Custody
This 29-page court packet lets a parent ask the Bibb County Superior Court to change custody and includes affidavits and case-filing documents for the parties to complete.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
The packet is for a parent seeking a custody change when the parents have not agreed; it asks the plaintiff to describe changed circumstances, propose custody and visitation arrangements, and provide child-support information. It also contains affidavits about the children’s residence and custody history, an affidavit for a person filing without an attorney, and other court filing materials. The packet identifies the Bibb County Superior Court and includes forms to complete and file with the court.
Who needs it
A parent seeking a contested custody change in Bibb County may use this packet to prepare a complaint and the related affidavits and filing information.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Packet
Download the contested change of custody packet and review its instructions and included court forms.
- 2
Complete Applicable Forms
Fill in the complaint, party information, and affidavits that apply; provide the requested custody, visitation, and support details.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Book a commissioned online notary for the applicable sworn affidavit sections.
- 4
- 5
Submit To The Court
Review the completed packet and submit it to the Superior Court of Bibb County as directed.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Macon. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I prepare the contested change of custody packet?
- Complete the complaint and applicable filing forms, provide the requested custody, visitation, and support details, and prepare each affidavit that applies to your case. Sign sworn statements before the notary.
- Do I need to have every affidavit notarized?
- The packet includes several affidavit sections with sworn-to and subscribed-before-me language. Notarization applies to the affidavit you complete; review the instructions and confirm with the city if unsure.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for a sworn affidavit?
- Georgia has no remote online notarization statute of its own. Georgia law recognizes acknowledgments taken by notaries of other states under O.C.G.A. §44-2-21. Ask the court or filing office whether it accepts your remotely notarized sworn affidavit.
- Where does the packet say to file the case?
- The complaint is captioned for the Superior Court of Bibb County, Georgia. The packet also says that filing venue depends on the custody situation, so review its instructions.