Divorce laws in Georgia

Georgia divorce laws are found in the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, otherwise known as the “O.C.G.A.” in Title 19 entitled “Domestic Relations”. There are many sections and sub-sections found there.

The Superior courts, located in each county in Georgia, have exclusive jurisdiction to process and rule on divorce cases. In addition to the Georgia Statutes there are numerous rules of procedure that apply to how a divorce case is processed through the court and what actions and deadlines apply to the divorcing spouses. In addition, each individual court may have local rules and procedures relevant only to that county. These local rules are in addition to the standard rules of procedure that apply to all superior courts in Georgia.

Divorce is not only an emotional progression but a very real and serious legal event. A divorce order legally and permanently ends a marriage. The final judgement in dissolution of marriage indicates how assets and debts are to be divided and sets out child support, timesharing and parental responsibility should the spouses have children together. Having knowledge of the law and your rights are imperative as the decisions and agreements you reach with your spouse have long term consequences.

In order to aid you in improving your knowledge of divorce law in Georgia we have extracted certain sections of the Georgia Statutes for you. We organized these sections of law into common areas wherein couples generally have the most questions.

Georgia Law Disclaimer

Georgia divorce laws may change for several reasons, but generally due to the legislature making changes to it, or courts rendering legal decisions that affect how laws are to be interpreted and utilized. For these reasons you should not rely exclusively on anything you read on this website or any website. Please also be aware that Georgia laws often change and the Georgia Family Code sections listed on this website may not be the most current or relevant laws for your individual situation and circumstances.

For the reasons explained above as well as others, you should consider the laws listed on this website as general in nature and simply an introduction to Georgia divorce law. The laws listed herein are in no way complete or representative of all the laws, regulations, procedural rules, etc that may be relevant to your divorce in Georgia. The content on this website is intended for couples seeking a no fault (uncontested) divorce in Georgia. Should your case be or become contested, involve complex issues, or require litigation know that the information provided on this website may not apply in such situations.

It’s always wise, and strongly encouraged by us, that you consult with a duly licensed Georgia attorney experienced in Georgia divorce and family law before making any legal decisions or entering into any agreements.

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