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Under Georgia law, a mandatory waiting period of 30 days applies after filing a Petition for Divorce with the Superior Court. This waiting period must pass before a judge may grant a Final Judgment and Decree of Divorce. Commonly referred to as a “cooling-off period,” this timeframe is intended to allow both parties to reflect on their decision and, if possible, reconcile before the divorce is finalized.
Filing promptly allows the waiting period to begin sooner and may help expedite the overall timeline. However, there is no guarantee that the judge will sign the Final Judgment immediately after the 30-day period ends. Timing depends on the judge’s availability and the court’s caseload.
O.C.G.A. § 19-5-3
“No court shall grant a divorce until 30 days after the filing of the complaint.”
×Divorce with children is never simple — custody, child support, and Parenting Plans make the process far more demanding. Parents who try the “do-it-yourself” route often end up with rejected forms, costly delays, or repeated court hearings.
Our team focuses exclusively on uncontested divorces: we draft every document you need, ensure it complies with the Georgia law, and e-file it with the court for you. The result is a smoother, faster process without the stress and uncertainty of going it alone. If you’d like to understand the steps involved — and how we simplify each one for you — keep reading.
Georgia law places children at the center of every divorce case. The courts are not just dividing property or finalizing paperwork; they are ensuring that each child’s best interests are protected. Judges evaluate whether both parents will have continuing contact with their children, how responsibilities are shared, and whether financial support is fair and sustainable.
Judges give equal consideration to both parents when determining custody and timesharing, regardless of the child’s age or gender. This legal framework means your Parenting Plan and financial documents must be precise. If they are vague, incomplete, or inconsistent with Georgia guidelines, the judge will not approve your case.
Our service eliminates that risk by preparing plans and worksheets that meet every requirement. We handle the drafting so you don’t waste months on revisions, giving you court-ready documents that judges approve the first time.
A Parenting Plan is one of the most important documents in any divorce involving children. Georgia law requires it in every case, and the court will not move forward without it. The plan must explain, in detail, how custody and visitation will work.
A Parenting Plan covers:
Some parents can keep their Parenting Plan flexible if they cooperate well. Others require detailed, specific schedules that leave no room for disagreement. If the parents cannot agree, the judge will review each parent’s proposed plan and then decide what arrangement best serves the child.
We don’t just fill in the blanks — we draft Parenting Plans that are detailed, practical, and fully compliant with Georgia law. Judges are far more likely to approve well-structured plans without revisions, which means your case moves forward quickly and without the stress of costly delays.
In Georgia, custody has two components: legal custody and physical custody.
This is where timesharing comes in. Timesharing is the schedule of overnights the child spends with each parent. It includes weekdays, weekends, holidays, school breaks, and vacations. Georgia law promotes frequent and continuing contact with both parents, so judges look for plans that provide balance and stability.
The court always applies the best interests of the child standard when determining custody and timesharing. Judges consider each parent’s ability to care for the child, the stability of each home, work schedules, the child’s ties to school and community, and any history of abuse or neglect.
Custody and timesharing arrangements only work if the paperwork is clear and complete. We handle the drafting and e-filing for you, so your divorce moves forward quickly without the risk of delays or extra court hearings.
Child support is one of the most important — and often one of the most misunderstood — parts of divorce with children. Many parents assume they can simply agree that no support will be paid, but that is not accurate under Georgia law. Courts are required to review every support arrangement and will reject any agreement that does not comply with state guidelines or serve the best interests of the child.
Georgia law is clear: both parents have a duty to support their children, regardless of who has more timesharing or custody. This duty covers food, housing, education, clothing, medical care, and other necessities.
Georgia follows the Income Shares Model for calculating child support. This model combines both parents’ incomes to determine the total financial support a child should receive, and then divides the obligation proportionally.
Key factors in the calculation include:
Even when parents share time equally, the higher-earning parent will almost always be ordered to pay support to the lower-earning parent. If a parent is unemployed but capable of working, Georgia courts may “impute” income based on minimum wage or the parent’s earning potential to ensure support is still provided.
This is why accurate financial documents are critical. We draft the required worksheets and affidavits correctly the first time, so your support calculations are accepted by the court without delays.
As part of every divorce case in Georgia involving children, each parent must file a Domestic Relations Financial Affidavit (DRFA). This sworn document requires detailed disclosure of income, expenses, assets, and debts. It ensures both sides — and the court — have a complete picture of the family’s financial situation.
Alongside the DRFA, parents must also complete a Child Support Worksheet, which uses the statutory formula to calculate the monthly support obligation. Judges carefully review both forms, and vague or inconsistent filings are one of the most common reasons cases stall.
We handle the drafting of your DRFA and Child Support Worksheet with precision. By preparing complete, court-ready forms and e-filing them directly, we keep your uncontested divorce moving forward without unnecessary revisions.
While Georgia courts start with the guideline amount, they may approve deviations if there are compelling reasons. Examples include:
However, judges will not approve deviations simply because both parents agree to reduce or eliminate support. Every order must still be in the best interest of the child. If the numbers don’t align with guidelines, or if the justification isn’t strong enough, the court will reject the agreement.
We make sure your proposed support terms are calculated properly and presented with the right documentation, so judges see them as fair and enforceable rather than incomplete or noncompliant.
In most Georgia divorces where child support is ordered, the judge also signs an Income Withholding Order (IWO). This requires the paying parent’s employer to deduct support payments directly from paychecks and send them to the state payment center. This system ensures a clear record of payments and prevents disputes over whether support has been paid.
Our drafting process includes preparing the correct forms for income withholding so that your divorce file is complete and ready for approval without extra steps later.
Child support orders in Georgia are legally binding. Failure to pay can trigger serious consequences, including:
Our service gives you the middle ground: professionally drafted, court-ready documents at a fraction of the cost of litigation. We focus exclusively on uncontested divorces, so we know how to prepare support calculations and affidavits that judges approve the first time. With us, you avoid wasted time, unnecessary stress, and the high cost of trial.
In every Georgia divorce with children, both parents must attend a court-approved Parenting Seminar. This class addresses the impact of divorce on children, co-parenting skills, and strategies for reducing conflict. Proof of completion must be filed with the court before the divorce can be finalized.
Georgia law places limits on where custodial parents may live after divorce. Even if custody is shared, one parent must be designated as the child’s primary residence for school zoning and legal purposes.
Parents cannot relocate outside a 50-mile radius without consent from the other parent or the court. Relocations within 100 miles are generally permitted, but still require careful planning.
With our help, your divorce process becomes far smoother and less stressful. Instead of losing sleep over paperwork, you can focus on your children while we handle the technical side.
Uncontested divorces without children can move quickly. But when children are involved, expect more time and more steps. A typical Georgia timeline looks like this:
Even uncontested divorces with children usually take three to six months. Contested cases can take a year or more.
With our help, uncontested cases move as quickly as possible because your paperwork is prepared right the first time.
Parents in Georgia who try to handle divorce paperwork on their own often face repeated revisions and months of lost time. Attorneys, on the other hand, can make the process far more expensive than it needs to be.
Our service gives you the best of both worlds: professionally drafted, court-ready documents tailored to the State of Georgia’s law, without the high cost of litigation. We simplify uncontested divorce by preparing everything for you and filing it directly with the court — so you can move forward with confidence, speed, and peace of mind.
Divorce is difficult — but filing it doesn’t have to be.
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