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Divorce in Georgia: forms, cost, and how to file

A plain-English overview of getting an uncontested divorce in Georgia — the residency rule, the no-fault ground, the filing fee, and the official forms — from LawCat, a free service built by attorneys.

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Georgia divorce at a glance

No-fault ground
Marriage irretrievably broken (OCGA 19-5-3(13)); decree may not enter sooner than 31 days after service/acknowledgment. Residency: 6 months in Georgia.
Filing fee
~$200-225 + sheriff service ~$50. Fee waiver: Poverty Affidavit (OCGA 9-15-2).
Child support
Income shares (OCGA 19-6-15); MANDATORY Child Support Worksheet + Schedules A/B/D/E, produced via the official Georgia Online Child Support Calculator (csc.georgiacourts.gov) or Excel versions - the worksheet must be…
E-filing (self-represented)
Mandatory civil e-filing in Superior/State courts since 2019 (SB 407) for ATTORNEYS; self-represented litigants are encouraged but NOT required - may paper file or use free clerk Public Access…
County differences
VERY HIGH - 159 counties, per-county packets, local rule variation, split e-filing vendors. Metro Atlanta counties each have distinct packet requirements.
Official statewide forms
NO - Georgia has NO official statewide divorce forms. Each county Superior Court (159 counties) or judicial circuit publishes its own packets; the Georgia Courts A2J page aggregates county packets (Fulton, Gwinnett…

Official source: Georgia court forms & self-help. Always confirm current forms and fees with the court before filing.

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LawCat already prepares complete divorce packets free in New York, Massachusetts, and New Jersey, and is expanding to Georgia. In the meantime, the official Georgia court forms are linked below.

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Most “online divorce” sites charge $137–$499 for the same public court forms, and some add monthly fees. LawCat gives document preparation away because it is built by a law firm that helps people who later decide they want an attorney. You keep the free documents either way.

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Georgia divorce FAQ

Do I need a lawyer to get divorced in Georgia?

No. Georgia allows you to file for divorce yourself (pro se). LawCat prepares your Georgia divorce documents free, and you pay only the court’s filing fee. You can hire an attorney at any point if your case becomes complicated.

How long do I have to live in Georgia to file for divorce?

Check Georgia’s residency requirement with the official court source before filing.

How much does it cost to file for divorce in Georgia?

~$200-225 + sheriff service ~$50. Fee waiver: Poverty Affidavit (OCGA 9-15-2). With LawCat your documents are free, so the filing fee is typically your only unavoidable cost — and it can often be waived if you can’t afford it.

This page is general information about Georgia’s court process, not legal advice for your situation, and LawCat is not a law firm. Forms and fees change — verify with the official court source above. Reviewed 2026.