Family Law Information Center

You generally file the Complaint for Divorce in the Superior Court of the county where your spouse lives. You may file in the county where you both lived if your spouse moved to another county within six months of the date you are filing. If your spouse has moved out of state, you can file in your county.

Generally, the cost to file a Complaint for Divorce in Georgia ranges from $200.00 to $220.00. This fee must be paid to the Clerk of Superior Court in the county where the divorce case is initiated.

Dissolution of the marriage There is a mandatory waiting period, even if the divorce is considered no-fault is 30 days before the court issues the Final Order and Decree of Divorce. The average duration of the process for uncontested divorces is 45 60 days depending on the court's availability.

Marriage Dissolution. Paternity and Child Custody. Protection Orders Against Domestic Violence. Name Changes. Guardianship. Termination of Parental Rights and Adoptions. Juvenile Matters. Emancipation and Approval of Underage Marriages.

Some are available for purchase, some are online for free, and some just show that the record exists and to obtain a copy you need to go in person to the clerk's office for that specific county. But generally speaking, divorce records are open to the public in Georgia.

Divorces in Fulton County must be filed in the Superior Court. Divorces are either contested (you have disagreements), uncontested (you have signed a Settled Agreement), or by Publication (you have made every attempt to locate your spouse and have been unsuccessful).

The most recent filing fee for a divorce in Fulton County is $220. There is also a $50 sheriff service fee if papers need to be served. You are able to legally remarry after the court has issued a Final Judgment and Decree of Divorce.

Where can I get a copy of my divorce records? You can get a copy of your divorce records at the Closed File Room on the first floor of Fulton County Superior Court, 136 Pryor Street.

Georgia's divorce papers can be obtained from the local county clerk. The main form you will want to complete is the Petition for Divorce, although you are likely to need a number of other documents to complete the divorce process.