Cost of Divorce in Georgia

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The cost of a divorce in Georgia depends on how you choose to complete the process. Traditional attorney-handled divorces often require large retainers, hourly billing, and multiple court hearings - which can quickly make even a simple uncontested case extremely expensive.

But if you and your spouse are in agreement, you can avoid those costs entirely.

With GeorgiaDivorceOnline.com, you get a licensed attorney-managed process completed 100% online, with clear flat-rate pricing and no hidden fees.

Cost Comparison: Online Divorce vs. Traditional Divorce (Georgia)

Category Online Divorce (Georgia Divorce Online) Traditional Attorney Divorce
Case Review and Document Drafting Fee $195 or $99 + $96 $3,000–$6,000+ Retainer
E-Notarization (where applicable), Legal Compliance and E-Filing Fees $202 + Court Fee Continuous hourly billing until retainer exhausted
Attorney Fees Flat-rate, included $250–$400 per hour
Document Preparation Included (attorney-prepared) Billed hourly
Notarization Online Notarization (RON) in DeKalb & Forsyth; instructions in all other counties In-person notarization required, often billed
E-Filing Included Billed hourly + filing fees
Mediation Required? No, for agreed cases Often required ($100–$300/session)
Hearings Required? Usually none Often multiple (billed hourly)
Time Required Weeks Several months to over a year
Spouse Agreement Needed? Yes (uncontested only) No (can proceed contested, but costs escalate dramatically)
Predictability of Cost Very high (flat rate) Very low (open-ended billing)
Office & Court Visits None Multiple required
Stress Level Low High due to conflict, delays, and costs
Total Cost $397 + Court Fee $8,000–$20,000+

*Court Fee ($280) is paid additionally to the $202 to us, after which we are sending it to the court.

Cost of Online Divorce in Georgia

Our online process is designed for couples who can reach an agreement before filing. You avoid high attorney retainers, in-person appointments, and the complexity of managing court paperwork alone.

We use two simple flat fees (the second fee includes the standard court filing fee)

Step 1 - Document Preparation: $195

Includes:

  • Secure online questionnaire
  • Attorney-prepared divorce documents
  • Attorney review for accuracy and compliance
  • Spouse approval process
  • Corrections for attorney-made errors

This step prepares all documents needed to start your uncontested Georgia divorce.

Step 2 - Legal Compliance, (Online) Notarization & Court E-Filing: $202

Includes:

  • Attorney compliance review
  • Remote Online Notarization (RON) for both spouses in DeKalb & Forsyth
  • Notarization Instructions in other counties
  • County-specific formatting and requirements
  • Court e-filing for all counties
  • Monitoring and confirmation of court acceptance

This step completes your signing, notarization, and e-filing.

Mandatory Court Filing Fee: $280

The filing fee for Georgia Superior Courts is standardized at $280 and is included in the $482 fee.

Administrative Fee

A $5 processing fee applies to all payments made by credit card, Zelle, or money order.

Optional Pay-Per-Need Services

Service Flat Rate
Quitclaim Deed $199
Parenting Plan + Child Support Worksheets & Order $55
Vehicle Power of Attorney $25
Unnotarized Document Revisions $50
Notarized Document Revisions $80
Attorney Notice of Appearance $250
Attorney Zoom Hearing $300
Attorney In-Person Hearing $500
Motion to Dismiss $45

All attorney errors are corrected at no charge.

Cost of Traditional Divorce in Georgia

A traditional attorney-led divorce in Georgia is significantly more expensive due to hourly billing and procedural requirements.

Typical Traditional Costs

  • Attorney retainers: $3,000–$6,000+
  • Hourly rates: $250–$400 per hour
  • Discovery & motions: Additional costs
  • Mediation: $100–$300 per session
  • Court preparation: Hourly billing
  • Service of process: $50–$100
  • Multiple hearings: Adds thousands

Total Traditional Cost

Most Georgia traditional divorces cost between $8,000 and $20,000+, even when the spouses start out mostly in agreement.

This is because attorney time - drafting, negotiating, reviewing, emailing, attending hearings, preparing evidence, and communicating with the court - bills quickly and unpredictably.

Why Online Divorce Costs Less

Online uncontested divorce eliminates the most expensive parts of the process:

  • No retainers
  • No hourly billing
  • No office appointments
  • No court visits
  • No mediation for agreed cases

You receive:

  • Attorney-prepared documents
  • Online notarization
  • Court e-filing
  • Clear, flat-rate pricing
  • Step-by-step guidance

All at a fraction of the traditional cost.