How to File Divorce in Georgia

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Confirm that you need to get divorced.. Decide your county of filing.. Gather the information for your petition.

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Steps

1

Confirm that you need to get divorced.

Step 1

Confirm that you need to get divorced.

2

Decide your county of filing.

Step 2

Decide your county of filing.

3

Gather the information for your petition.

Step 3

Gather the information for your petition.

4

Decide on name changes.

Step 4

Decide on name changes.

5

Prepare to pay the fees.

Step 5

Prepare to pay the fees.

6

Determine the reason for the divorce.

Step 6

Determine the reason for the divorce.

7

Prepare your divorce petition.

Step 7

Prepare your divorce petition.

8

Prepare the child-specific documents.

Step 8

Prepare the child-specific documents.

9

Sign and notarize your documents.

Step 9

Sign and notarize your documents.

10

File your documents at the courthouse.

Step 10

File your documents at the courthouse.

11

Schedule your court date.

Step 11

Schedule your court date.

12

Attend your court hearing.

Step 12

Attend your court hearing.

13

Receive your documents.

Step 13

Receive your documents.

14

Wait for your divorce to finalize.

Step 14

Wait for your divorce to finalize.

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