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Uncontested Divorce in Georgia
An uncontested divorce in Georgia allows spouses to end their marriage in a structured manner when both parties are in complete agreement on all terms: division of assets, debts, custody, and support, where applicable.
Our service is designed to correctly prepare and manage all necessary documentation, complying with the legal requirements of the corresponding county and the court that will handle the case.
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Residency Requirements in Georgia
According to Georgia law (O.C.G.A. § 19-5-2):
To file a divorce petition, you must have been a bona fide resident of Georgia for at least six months before filing.
Si su cónyuge vive en Florida
If you do not reside in Georgia, you may still file the petition if your spouse has resided in Georgia – and in their current county – for at least six months.
Si su cónyuge vive fuera de Florida
In the case of military members, if one of the spouses has been stationed in Georgia for at least one year, they may also meet the jurisdiction requirement.
Costs of Service in Georgia
The divorce process in Georgia is structured in phases. Each phase must be fully paid before it begins.
Service Fee
$195 or $99 + $96
installment payment *
Legal Compliance & Court Filing Fee
$482
(Payment via Zelle or Money Order) *
If the customer chooses the installment payment option ($99 + $96):
- The first payment of $99 covers the review of the case by our legal team to determine whether we can accept it or whether it falls outside the limited scope of our service.
- The second payment of $96 must be made before the documents are finalized and sent for review.
Legal work begins only after the first payment is received. Document drafting requires the Service Fee to be paid in full.
Additional Services (Optional)
Some cases require supplementary documentation or additional procedural steps. These services are not included in the main fees and are billed separately when necessary.
Quitclaim Deed
$199
Vehicle Power of Attorney
$25
Motion to Dismiss
$45
Unnotarized Document Revisions
$50
Notarized Document Revisions
$80
Parenting Plan + Child Support Worksheets & Order
$55
Attorney Notice of Appearance
$250
Attorney Zoom Hearing
$300
Attorney In-Person Hearing
$500
We currently do not offer a court fee waiver application service.
How Does the Process Work in Georgia?
1
Pre-Qualification
The process begins with a pre-qualification to confirm that the legal residency requirements of the state are met.
2
Payment and Legal Review
After paying the Service Fee, you complete a detailed questionnaire. Our legal team carefully reviews your information to confirm that the case qualifies for an uncontested divorce. If the legal team accepts your case and the Service Fee is paid in full, we proceed with the preparation of all necessary documents.
3
Document Review
Once prepared, the documents are first reviewed by the Petitioner and then by the spouse, to confirm that they correctly reflect the agreements reached.
4
Signature and Notarization
Both parties review the documents and, after paying the Legal Compliance Fee and Court Filing Fees ($482 in total) via Zelle or Money Order, instructions are provided for signature and notarization.
Please note that online notarization is not available in Georgia, except in DeKalb and Forsyth counties, where both parties may sign electronically through online notarization. In all other counties, clear instructions are provided for in-person signature and notarization. Once this step is completed, the documents must be sent scanned for Legal Compliance verification.
5
Final Verification and Filing
Once the signed and notarized documents are received, our legal team conducts a final legal compliance verification before filing them electronically with the corresponding court.
6
Waiting Period and Judgment
Georgia requires a mandatory waiting period of 30 days before the judge may issue the divorce judgment. After this period, a Motion for Judgment is prepared and filed, which must also be signed and notarized before its final submission. The final decision rests exclusively with the judge.
Division of Assets and Debts
Georgia applies the principle of equitable distribution. This means that assets and debts acquired during the marriage must be divided fairly and equitably, though not necessarily in exactly equal shares.
Separate property – such as those acquired before the marriage, inheritances, or gifts – generally remains individual property, except in specific circumstances.
For a divorce to be considered uncontested, both spouses must be in complete agreement about the distribution of all assets and financial obligations.
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Minor Children and Child Support in Georgia
In Georgia, when there are minor children, it is mandatory to present a Parenting Plan that governs custody, parenting time, and the responsibilities of each parent. This plan includes aspects such as visitation, vacations, holidays, and important decisions regarding the child's education and health.
The law distinguishes between physical custody (with whom the minor lives) and legal custody (who makes important decisions). In some cases, parents may agree on shared custody (50/50), provided it is practically feasible.
If there is no shared custody, one parent will be the primary custodian and the other will have visitation rights. Regardless of the agreement, both parents have an obligation to support their children.
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Child support
Child support is calculated in accordance with Georgia laws, based on the income of both parents and other relevant factors.
Expenses such as health insurance and childcare are also considered. It is important to know that child support is a right of the minor and cannot be waived by the parents.
All court decisions are based on the best interest of the minor.
Alimony
In Georgia, alimony is not automatically granted but depends on the specific circumstances of each case and, in many cases, on the agreement between the parties. In an uncontested divorce, it is possible to include alimony within the Settlement Agreement, provided both spouses agree on the terms.
To establish alimony, it is necessary to clearly define three elements: the start date, the monthly amount, and the duration of the payments. This ensures that the agreement is clear, enforceable, and accepted by the court.
In Georgia, alimony is primarily granted in long-term marriages (generally 7 years or more) and is based on the economic need of one spouse and the other's ability to pay. Its purpose is to provide temporary support, especially in situations where one spouse has been out of the labor market, for example, caring for the home or children.
The objective of this assistance is to allow the recipient to re-enter the labor market and achieve financial self-sufficiency. Therefore, the duration and amount must be reasonable and proportionate to the circumstances of each case.
Each situation is evaluated individually to ensure that the agreement is fair and appropriate for both parties.
Start Your Divorce in Georgia
Our goal is to ensure that your divorce in Georgia is clear, orderly, and legally sound from the first step to the final judgment.
If you meet the residency requirements and there is an agreement between the parties, you can begin the process today through our online pre-qualification.
Our friendly team is here to help you!
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(214) 856-6122
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In an agreed divorce, the spouses can file their divorce in any County in Washington. The Circuit Court in Lee County, Washington, allows you to complete your agreed divorce without a court appearance. As such, to offer a genuinely virtual, 100% online divorce, we prepare divorce documents for filing in Lee County Circuit Court. There may be other counties where a court appearance is not required, but most counties require a court appearance. Should you wish to file in a county other than Lee County, we can prepare your documents for that county, but we charge $100 extra to draft documents for counties other than Lee. If you wish to file in a county other than Lee County, a court appearance will likely be required to finalize your agreed divorce. We know that some people – even other attorneys – might tell you that at least one of the parties (you or your spouse) must go to court at least once before your divorce can be granted. This is not accurate. We have assisted thousands with their agreed Washington divorce, for which no court appearance was required using the Circuit Court in Lee County, Washington.