How do I file for divorce by publication in Georgia?
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How do I file for divorce by publication in Georgia?
In order to be eligible for a "Divorce by Publication", you must complete and submit an Affidavit of Diligent Search to the court. This document clearly outlines all of the actions you have taken to locate your spouse, essentially proving to the court that your spouse absolutely can't be found.
Can you divorce someone through the newspaper?
If you cannot find your spouse, you can request permission from the court to publish a notice of the divorce in the newspaper or post a notice in the courthouse. This is called a Motion to Serve by Publication or Posting.
How divorce works in Georgia?
To get a no-fault divorce in Georgia you need to state in the Petition for Divorce that “the marriage of the parties is irretrievably broken.” If this no-fault ground is used, the court may not issue the Final Judgment and Decree of Divorce until at least 30 days after your spouse is served with the Petition for
How does divorce by publication work?
Divorcing a missing spouse is referred to as a "Divorce by Publication" because you must submit a legal notice to run in the local newspaper as a method of serving your spouse. This being said, the court will make you "jump through hoops" to prove that you have made every possible effort to locate your spouse.
