Georgia Divorce Laws Frequently Asked Questions |
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| 1. How long do I have to live in Georgia before I can get divorced?
According to Georgia divorce law you can file for divorce if you are a resident of the State for either six months or 180 days (whichever is longer). |
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| 2. What if my spouse doesn't live in Georgia?
You can still file for divorce. |
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| 3. How soon can I be rid of my marriage?
This depends on your divorce case and how soon can you and your spouse reach a divorce settlement. |
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| 4. What is the filing fee for divorce in Georgia?
The filing fee for divorce in Georgia varies form county to county. |
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| 5. How do divorce attorneys in Georgia charge?
Mostly, Georgia divorce lawyers charge their clients per hour, though there are cases where Georgia divorce lawyers have charged a flat fee. |
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| 6. How much will the divorce cost me?
It is hard to give you an exact figure since each divorce is unique in nature but, at average a divorce costs $18,000 in our country. |
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| 7. Would it possible for me to represent myself in court?
Legally speaking, yes, you can represent yourself in court. Practically speaking, no, it is not at all recommended that you represent yourself in court. |
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| 8. My spouse and I are planning to hire the same Georgia divorce lawyer to represent us in court?
No, that isn't possible. The Georgia divorce law requires that both spouses are separately represented in court. |
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| 9. Do common laws have legal recognition in the State?
No, common laws have no legal status according to the Georgia divorce law unless you had common law status before January the 1st 1997. |
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| 10. Is Georgia a No-Fault State?
Yes, Georgia is a no fault State. Georgia divorce law allows both divorce on grounds and no fault divorces however; most of the divorces filed are no fault divorces. |
