What do I need to file for divorce in Georgia?
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What do I need to file for divorce in Georgia?
In order to file for divorce, you or your spouse must have been a resident of Georgia for at least six months. If you live in Georgia, you will file in the Superior Court in the county where you live. If you don’t meet the residency requirement, you will file in the county where your spouse lives.
How long do you have to be separated before divorce in GA?
30 days
How can I get a quick divorce in GA?
Uncontested Divorce This is the quickest, easiest, and usually cheapest way to get a divorce. It’s also the most common in the state of Georgia. Most uncontested divorces are handled through mediation rather than trial.
How much is a uncontested divorce in GA?
Georgia filing fees for an uncontested divorce are generally around $200, and for an additional fee, the sheriff or an appointee from the court can deliver your petition to your spouse.
Can you date while separated in GA?
Legally speaking, no it is absolutely not OK to date once you separate from your spouse in Georgia. Georgia divorce law does not recognize the concept of “legal separation” that some other states recognize. Any extramarital relationship you engage in (separated or not) may be considered adultery during your divorce.
How long do you have to be married to get alimony in GA?
A marriage of three years or less is rarely awarded alimony, a marriage of ten years or less may be awarded alimony but the amount will be reduced and the period of alimony is usually about a third of the length of the marriage.
Why would a spouse get alimony?
Alimony, simply stated, is court-ordered payment from one former spouse to the other after divorce. It’s intended to provide financial support for the spouse who was financially-supported during the marriage –and still, that’s most commonly the wife.
