Each of the documents listed below inculde a blank form and the instructions to fill out that form. You can file a petition for child custody in your county's Superior Court.If you are divorcing, the petition will be included in your divorce papers. The custody petition forms will be available at your local courthouse. You may also be able to get the forms from your local law library or online. In most situations, you can file for custody in the "home state" of the child. FindLaw links to state-specific family law and child custody forms for DIY legal proceedings. Learn when to hire an attorney to help with family law issues. This purpose of this packet is to provide you with the information and documents you may need to start or respond to child custody actions. See the chart below for an overview of the child custody process in Georgia, including links to relevant statutes and forms.