Judge Tadia Whitner
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
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Adjournments
- A continuance request must state the reason for the request, identify any previously granted continuances and their reasons, and include an order for the judge's signature if granted.
- A listed case may not be continued without court approval.
Request must include
- All continuance requests must be submitted in pleading form and filed with the Clerk at least five days before the calendar call; agreement by counsel or a telephone request alone is insufficient.
Communication
Phone
Fax
Document Filing Requirements9 rules
For calendar cases involving child support or custody, parties must file the child support worksheet with schedules, child support addendum, and parenting plan at least five days before the final hearing.
Court's wording
ALL CASES APPEARING ON THE ATTACHED CALENDAR INVOLVING REQUESTS FOR CHILD SUPPORT AND/OR CUSTODY SHALL FILE THE CHILD SUPPORT WORKSHEET WITH SCHEDULES, CHILD SUPPORT ADDENDUM, AND PARENTING PLAN AS REQUIRED BY O.C.G.A. §19-6-15, O.C.G.A. §19-9-1, AND THE 'STANDING ORDER: CHILD SUPPORT AND PERMANENT PARENTING PLANS' NO LESS THAN 5 DAYS PRIOR TO THE FINAL HEARING.
It is required by this Court that any dismissal or settlement announcement will be submitted to the Clerk and a copy forwarded to Elizabeth Willis to the address listed below, in writing, within ten (10) days from the call of the calendar
ALL PROPOSED FINAL ORDERS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A COMPLETED CIVIL CASE DISPOSITION FORM, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED TO THIS CALENDAR, IN ORDER FOR THE CLERK TO ENTER THE FINAL JUDGMENT.
Cases involving child support or custody must file the child support worksheet with schedules, child support addendum, and parenting plan at least five days before the final hearing.
Court's wording
ALL CASES APPEARING ON THE ATTACHED CALENDAR INVOLVING REQUESTS FOR CHILD SUPPORT AND/OR CUSTODY SHALL FILE THE CHILD SUPPORT WORKSHEET WITH SCHEDULES, CHILD SUPPORT ADDENDUM, AND PARENTING PLAN AS REQUIRED BY O.C.G.A. §19-6-15, O.C.G.A. §19-9-1, AND THE 'STANDING ORDER: CHILD SUPPORT AND PERMANENT PARENTING PLANS' NO LESS THAN 5 DAYS PRIOR TO THE FINAL HEARING.
ALL PROPOSED FINAL ORDERS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A COMPLETED CIVIL CASE DISPOSITION FORM, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED TO THIS CALENDAR, IN ORDER FOR THE CLERK TO ENTER THE FINAL JUDGMENT.
- Document
- Proposed order
Must include
- •Civil case disposition form
that a current Affidavit of the Plaintiff is submitted herewith.
After being duly sworn, the Plaintiff deposes that the marriage is irretrievably broken and the parties have not resumed the marriage or cohabitation, and that the Complaint is still true and correct.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this ____ day of ______________, 2024. Notary Public
Counsel should have a final decree and two copies prepared and ready to present at the trial.
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
A divorce cannot be finalized without a hearing unless a settlement agreement is completed and the required forms are electronically filed with the clerk through the Gwinnett Courts website.
YOU MUST HAVE A SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT TO FINALIZE A DIVORCE WITHOUT A HEARING. PLEASE COMPLETE THESE FORMS AND E-FILE WITH THE CLERK OF COURT @ www.gwinnettcourts.com.
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Filing Timing and Cure Windows
The mandatory reporting form is due no later than October 19, 2026, at 12:00 PM.
CALENDAR CALL: NO LATER THAN MONDAY, October 19, 2026 @ 12:00PM
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A dismissal or settlement announcement must be submitted in writing within ten days after the calendar call.
any dismissal or settlement announcement will be submitted to the Clerk and a copy forwarded to Elizabeth Willis to the address listed below, in writing, within ten (10) days from the call of the calendar
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Page 1 | Dismissals and Settlements
The required child support and custody documents must be filed at least five days before the final hearing.
NO LESS THAN 5 DAYS PRIOR TO THE FINAL HEARING.
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The mandatory reporting form must be completed and returned to the judge's office by fax or email no later than October 19, 2026 at noon.
THIS FORM SHALL BE COMPLETED AND RETURNED TO THE JUDGE'S OFFICE VIA FAX OR EMAIL NO LATER THAN Monday, October 19, 2026 AT 12:00 NOON.
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Page 3 | MANDATORY REPORTING (CALENDAR CALL)
The child support worksheet, addendum, and parenting plan must be filed no less than five days before the final hearing.
ALL CASES APPEARING ON THE ATTACHED CALENDAR INVOLVING REQUESTS FOR CHILD SUPPORT AND/OR CUSTODY SHALL FILE THE CHILD SUPPORT WORKSHEET WITH SCHEDULES, CHILD SUPPORT ADDENDUM, AND PARENTING PLAN AS REQUIRED BY O.C.G.A. §19-6-15, O.C.G.A. §19-9-1, AND THE 'STANDING ORDER: CHILD SUPPORT AND PERMANENT PARENTING PLANS' NO LESS THAN 5 DAYS PRIOR TO THE FINAL HEARING.
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A written jury demand may be filed by either party on or before the case is called for trial, and a filed jury demand generally may not be withdrawn afterward unless a signed settlement agreement is placed in the record.
Written demand for a jury trial may be filed by either party on or before the call of the case for trial; however, a demand for jury trial may not thereafter be withdrawn unless a settlement agreement signed by both parties is filed as part of the record in said case, whereupon a final decree will be taken.
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Page 2 | JURY DEMANDS
When a continuance is requested, any intended jury demand must be filed before the case is called for trial and continued, and no jury demand may be filed afterward.
If a continuance is requested, any jury demand either party intends to file must be filed prior to the case being called for trial and continued, and no jury demands may thereafter be filed.
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Page 2 | CONTINUANCES
In cases with liquidated damages, a Default Judgment may be submitted before the calendar call, and no appearance is required.
In cases in which damages are liquidated a Default Judgment may be submitted prior to the call of the calendar and no appearance will be necessary.
Civil cases · Court notice
Page 1 | CIVIL DEFAULT CALENDAR – SEPTEMBER 24, 2026 - 9:30 A.M.
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
All continuance requests must be submitted in pleading form and filed with the Clerk at least five days before the calendar call; agreement by counsel or a telephone request alone is insufficient.
This Court requires that all requests for continuance must be submitted, in pleading form, and must be filed with the Clerk of Court at least five (5) days prior to the call of the Calendar.
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Page 1 | Continuances
A continuance request must state the reason for the request, identify any previously granted continuances and their reasons, and include an order for the judge's signature if granted.
Requests shall contain at least the following information: Reason for requesting the continuance; if continuances have previously been granted, to which party and for what reason; and Order for Judge's signature in the event the request is granted.
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Page 2 | Continuances
A listed case may not be continued without court approval.
The cases listed herein cannot be continued without the approval of the court.
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Page 2 | CONTINUANCES
Only the judge may grant a continuance.
CONTINUANCE CAN ONLY BE GRANTED BY THE JUDGE.
Criminal cases · Court notice
Page 1 | CONTINUANCE CAN ONLY BE GRANTED BY THE JUDGE
Chambers Communication Rules
Conflict letters should be faxed to 770-822-7606
Conflict letters should be faxed to 770-822-7606
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Page 3 | MANDATORY REPORTING (CALENDAR CALL)
Conflict letters should be faxed to 770-822-7606 or emailed to elizabeth.willis2@gwinnettcounty.com.
Conflict letters should be faxed to 770-822-7606 OR emailed to elizabeth.willis2@gwinnettcounty.com
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Page 3 | MANDATORY REPORTING (CALENDAR CALL)
A party requesting an interpreter must notify the court at least five days before the hearing.
INTERPRETERS: Should any party require the assistance of an interpreter, please advise the Court at least five (5) days in advance of the hearing date.
Civil cases · Court notice
Page 1 | CIVIL NO SERVICE CALENDAR
The mandatory reporting form may be returned to the judge's office by fax.
THIS FORM SHALL BE COMPLETED AND RETURNED TO THE JUDGE'S OFFICE VIA FAX OR EMAIL
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Page 3 | MANDATORY REPORTING (CALENDAR CALL)
Elizabeth Willis may be contacted by phone at (770) 822-8657 for assistance.
FOR ASSISTANCE, PLEASE CONTACT ELIZABETH WILLIS AT (770) 822-8657 OR MAIL TO 75 LANGLEY DRIVE, LAWRENCEVILLE, GEORGIA 30046, OR EMAIL: Elizabeth.willis2@gwinnettcounty.com
Civil cases · Court notice
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