How to File for Separation in Georgia

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Separate from your spouse.. Negotiate an agreement with your spouse.. Choose the court where you want to file your petition.

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1

Separate from your spouse.

Step 1

Separate from your spouse.

2

Negotiate an agreement with your spouse.

Step 2

Negotiate an agreement with your spouse.

3

Choose the court where you want to file your petition.

Step 3

Choose the court where you want to file your petition.

4

Get forms from the county court.

Step 4

Get forms from the county court.

5

Fill out all of your forms.

Step 5

Fill out all of your forms.

6

Gather the required financial documents.

Step 6

Gather the required financial documents.

7

Take your paperwork to the courthouse.

Step 7

Take your paperwork to the courthouse.

8

Pay your filing fees or apply for a waiver.

Step 8

Pay your filing fees or apply for a waiver.

9

Sign your verification form in the presence of a notary.

Step 9

Sign your verification form in the presence of a notary.

10

Have your spouse served.

Step 10

Have your spouse served.

11

Notify the court of any accommodations you need.

Step 11

Notify the court of any accommodations you need.

12

Conduct discovery to prepare for the hearing.

Step 12

Conduct discovery to prepare for the hearing.

13

Participate in mediation.

Step 13

Participate in mediation.

14

Familiarize yourself with court rules and procedures.

Step 14

Familiarize yourself with court rules and procedures.

15

Organize your documents and information for your hearing.

Step 15

Organize your documents and information for your hearing.

16

Go to the courthouse for your hearing.

Step 16

Go to the courthouse for your hearing.

17

Present your petition to the judge.

Step 17

Present your petition to the judge.

18

Receive the judge's final order.

Step 18

Receive the judge's final order.

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