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Georgia Divorce: Filing Fee, Waiting Period, Residency
Georgia in short
Georgia's divorce filing fee is $215. (fultonclerk.org) Georgia's waiting period: 30 days. (legalclarity.org) Georgia's residency rule: 6 months in Georgia before filing (1 year if living on a military base) (O.C.G.A. 19-5-2). (georgialegalaid.org) Georgia divides marital property by equitable distribution. (irs.gov) Georgia's alimony rule: no; discretionary, fault can bar (O.C.G.A. 19-6-1). (recordinglaw.com)
Checked October 14, 2026
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Uncontested divorce in Georgia
- Court filing fee
The petition filing fee in Georgia is $215.
How this was read
Varies by county: the clerk where the case is filed sets the exact amount.
Source note: varies by county; Fulton County Clerk of Superior Court fee schedule lists $215 for a divorce filing (its FAQ says $220) plus $50 sheriff service; FindLaw lists $400.
Source: fultonclerk.org
- Fee waiver
A fee waiver path is recorded for Georgia: poverty affidavit.
Source: national chart
- Residency before filing
6 months in Georgia before filing (1 year if living on a military base) (O.C.G.A. 19-5-2).
Source: georgialegalaid.org
- Waiting period
The waiting period in Georgia is 30 days.
How this was read
No waiting period to file; a divorce on the irretrievably broken ground cannot be granted until 30 days after service (O.C.G.A. 19-5-3(13) per FindLaw and legalclarity).
Source: legalclarity.org
Georgia divorce rules at a glance
| Rule | Georgia | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Filing fee | $215 | fultonclerk.org |
| Separation required | No | national chart |
| Residency | 6 months in Georgia before filing (1 year if living on a military base) (O.C.G.A. 19-5-2) | georgialegalaid.org |
| Property regime | Equitable distribution | irs.gov |
| Waiting period | 30 days | legalclarity.org |
| Child support model | Income shares | ncsl.org |
| Alimony rule | No; discretionary, fault can bar (O.C.G.A. 19-6-1) | recordinglaw.com |
| Fee waiver | Yes (poverty affidavit) | national chart |
Checked October 14, 2026. Not recorded for Georgia: parenting class rule and mediation rule.
Georgia in detail
Georgia's residency rule reads: 6 months in Georgia before filing (1 year if living on a military base) (O.C.G.A. 19-5-2). (georgialegalaid.org) Georgia's waiting period (30 days): no waiting period to file; a divorce on the irretrievably broken ground cannot be granted until 30 days after service (O.C.G.A. 19-5-3(13) per FindLaw and legalclarity). (legalclarity.org) On separation: FindLaw state table shows no separation requirement. (no link recorded) Georgia's filing fee ($215): varies by county; Fulton County Clerk of Superior Court fee schedule lists $215 for a divorce filing (its FAQ says $220) plus $50 sheriff service; FindLaw lists $400. (fultonclerk.org) Georgia's alimony rule: no; discretionary, fault can bar (O.C.G.A. 19-6-1). (recordinglaw.com)
Steps and minimum times in Georgia
- Before filing, residency. 6 months in Georgia before filing (1 year if living on a military base) (O.C.G.A. 19-5-2). (georgialegalaid.org)
- Filing. Georgia court fee $215. (fultonclerk.org)
- Earliest possible decree. 30 days in Georgia: no waiting period to file; a divorce on the irretrievably broken ground cannot be granted until 30 days after service (O.C.G.A. 19-5-3(13) per FindLaw and legalclarity). (legalclarity.org)
What filing costs in Georgia
- Court filing fee: $215 (fultonclerk.org)
- Fee waiver: Yes (poverty affidavit) (national chart)
Official sources for Georgia
Questions about Georgia
How much is Georgia's divorce filing fee?
$215. Fee waiver: yes (poverty affidavit). (fultonclerk.org)
How long is Georgia's waiting period for divorce?
30 days. No waiting period to file; a divorce on the irretrievably broken ground cannot be granted until 30 days after service (O.C.G.A. 19-5-3(13) per FindLaw and legalclarity). (legalclarity.org)
What is Georgia's residency rule for divorce?
6 months in Georgia before filing (1 year if living on a military base) (O.C.G.A. 19-5-2). (georgialegalaid.org)
Does Georgia have an alimony formula?
No; discretionary, fault can bar (O.C.G.A. 19-6-1). (recordinglaw.com)
Is Georgia a community property state?
No: equitable distribution (IRS Publication 555). (irs.gov)
How this page is built
Each rule here is one cell of the 51-row divorce dataset behind the national chart, with its source. Unrecorded cells are left out. Lawyers' fees are not sourced or counted. General information, not legal advice.