Since 2014 Georgia Uncontested Divorce Service has been providing affordable uncontested divorce preparation services for all counties in Georgia. Using our service you can get a cheap Georgia divorce without having to use an expensive attorney. Your Georgia divorce papers are prepared by professional paralegals using the latest court forms for your county. We deliver your completed forms within three business days, along with step-by-step filing instructions. Support is provided until each customer’s divorce is finalized. We offer a full money-back-guarantee for court acceptance. We have an A+ Rating with the Better Business Buero, and excellent customer reviews on Google and Facebook. Let us ensure that your Georgia divorce is finalized as quickly as possible!
Requirements for filing an Uncontested Divorce in Georgia
To file a divorce in the state of Georgia the plaintiff must have resided in the state for at least six months prior to filing. If the plaintiff meets this residency requirement, the divorce can be filed in the county where the plaintiff resides. Alternatively, the divorce petition may also be filed in the county and star where the defendants resides. Don’t worry about he technical stuff. If you’ve lived in Georgia for at least six months, contact us and let us handle the rest!
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Georgia Uncontested Divorces without Minor Children
In Georgia, the length of time for an uncontested divorce without minor children varies, largely depending on the court’s schedule and the mandatory waiting period. By law, there’s a minimum waiting period of 31 days from the date the divorce petition is filed and served on the other spouse. This means that, even if all paperwork is complete and both parties agree on the terms, the divorce cannot be finalized until at least 31 days have passed. The process begins when the spouse filing for divorce (the “petitioner”) submits a petition with the Superior Court in the county where either spouse resides. The petitioner must provide residency proof, as Georgia requires at least six months of residency, and affirm that the marriage is “irretrievably broken,” which is the state’s no-fault ground for divorce.
Since this is an uncontested divorce, both spouses must agree on all terms, including property division and any spousal support, eliminating the need for a hearing and expediting the process. While 31 days is the minimum wait, the actual time needed can vary based on the court’s schedule, administrative workload, and the judge’s availability. In some counties, an uncontested divorce without minor children can be finalized within 45 to 60 days, though others may take longer. In many cases, an uncontested divorce without children can be granted without a court appearance, especially if all paperwork is filed correctly. However, this can depend on the county and specific judge preferences. Overall, an uncontested divorce in Georgia without minor children generally takes between 31 to 60 days from filing to finalization, with 31 days being the mandatory minimum waiting period.
Georgia Uncontested Divorce with Minor Children
In Georgia, uncontested divorces involving minor children usually take longer than those without children due to additional requirements for child custody, support, and the children’s welfare. The process begins with filing a divorce petition in the Superior Court of the county where either spouse resides. Like other divorces, there’s a six-month residency requirement and a minimum waiting period of 31 days from the filing and service of the petition, meaning the divorce cannot be finalized before this period ends. However, because of the added requirements, uncontested divorces with children typically take between 60 to 90 days to complete.
The court requires extra documentation, including a parenting plan, child support worksheet, and proof of compliance with Georgia’s child support guidelines. Both parents must agree on all aspects of child custody, visitation schedules, and financial support, and the agreement must meet state requirements for the children’s well-being and receive court approval. In some cases, judges may require a brief appearance to ensure that the parenting plan serves the children’s best interests. Additionally, many Georgia courts require parents to complete a parenting seminar that explains the impact of divorce on children.
For divorces involving children, we offer services to simplify and streamline the process. We prepare all necessary paperwork, using court-approved forms, and ensure that all aspects are covered, including child custody, child support, health and dental insurance, and other parenting obligations. Our goal is to help you move through each step smoothly, meeting all legal requirements to secure a finalized agreement that fully protects you and your family.
What if my Spouse can’t be located, or won’t Sign the Divorce Papers?
I don’t have an address for my spouse so how can I serve the divorce papers?
If you are unable to locate your spouse, or if your spouse refuses to sign the divorce papers, you can still get a divorce using our service. For those that can’t locate their spouse, there is a process known as a “publication divorce” that can be used. A publication divorce is accomplished by publishing a legal notice in the newspaper. After the legal notice has ran three times in a newspaper, the non-filing spouse is considered legally served, and the divorce is finalized.
My spouse refuses to sign the divorce papers.
If your spouse refuses to sign the divorce papers, you may still accomplish an uncontested divorce by having the defendant legally served with a summons and a copy the petition for divorce. If the defendant doesn’t contest the divorce in writing within 30 days, the divorce can be finalized by default. This type of divorce is ideal if the defendant won’t sign, but is financially unable to hire a lawyer to contest the divorce.