Divorce In Georgia

Summary

In georgia, you can file for a no-fault divorce with a mandatory waiting period of 30 days. If you and your spouse agree on the terms of the divorce, you can file a settlement agreement with the court. If there are no children or shared property, the divorce process is usually quicker. You can represent yourself in court (pro se) or seek free legal help from georgia legal aid. The court locations for divorce proceedings include fulton county superior court, cobb county superior court, and dekalb county courthouse. If you have minor children born of the marriage, you may need to establish paternity or consider adoption or a second-parent adoption. Legal custody and physical custody determine major decisions and where the child lives.

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What state are you currently residing in, ****? This will help me provide you with the most accurate information regarding divorce laws in your area.
Georgia
Do you and your spouse agree on the terms of the divorce?

In Georgia:
- No-fault divorce is allowed.
- Mandatory waiting period of 30 days after filing.
- Fulton County Superior Court, * Pryor St SW, Atlanta, GA *, +* *-*-*.
yes
That's good. In Georgia, uncontested divorces are usually quicker. You both can file a settlement agreement with the court.
yes
Do you have children or shared property that needs to be divided?

In Georgia:
- Child custody and property division are part of the settlement agreement.
- Cobb County Superior Court, * Haynes St, Marietta, GA *, +* *-*-*.
no
That simplifies things. In Georgia, if there are no children or property involved, the court usually grants the divorce quickly. Do you have a lawyer?
no
Would you like information on how to find a lawyer or how to proceed with a divorce without a lawyer in Georgia?
yes
Explanation:

In Georgia:

- You can represent yourself in court, this is called "pro se".
- Georgia Legal Aid provides free legal help, *-*-*.
- DeKalb County Courthouse, * N McDonough St, Decatur, GA *, +* *-*-*.
yes
Do you need assistance with the paperwork for filing the divorce?

Explanation:
- In Georgia, you can download divorce forms online.
- Clayton County Courthouse, * Tara Blvd, Jonesboro, GA *, +* *-*-*.
yes
What specific assistance do you need with the divorce paperwork?
minor children born of the marriage question
What is your specific question regarding the minor children born of the marriage?
I have children but they are not my spouse
Are these children from a previous relationship and does your spouse have any legal rights or responsibilities towards them?
it’s from a recent relationship and no she knows nothing about them
In Georgia, if the children are not from the marriage, they are typically not considered in the divorce proceedings.
We was still married when I had them ?
Did your spouse acknowledge or legally adopt the children during your marriage?
no
In Georgia, the law presumes that children born during a marriage are the children of the husband. Have you established paternity for these children?
no she’s a girl
In Georgia, if the mother is married at the time of the child's birth, the law presumes her husband to be the father. Have you taken any steps to establish paternity?
no
In Georgia, establishing paternity can be done voluntarily or through a court order. Have you considered either of these options?
no wouldn’t have to
Why do you believe you wouldn't have to establish paternity?
my spouse is a women
In Georgia, if the biological mother is married to another woman, her spouse is not automatically presumed to be the other legal parent. Have you considered adoption or a second-parent adoption?
no
In Georgia, second-parent adoption could provide legal rights for your spouse over the children. Would you like more information on this process?
she never adopted my children
In Georgia, if your spouse didn't adopt your children, she has no legal rights or responsibilities towards them. Would you like information on child custody laws in Georgia?
yes
Explanation:

In Georgia:
- Legal custody determines who makes major decisions for the child.
- Physical custody determines where the child lives.
- Fulton County Family Division, * Pryor St SW, Atlanta, GA *, +* *-*-*.
should I check the box stating we have no minor children born of the marriage?
Yes, you should check the box stating you have no minor children born of the marriage, as your spouse has no legal rights or responsibilities towards them.
ok do I have to mention I have children at the court hearing ?
In Georgia, you generally do not need to mention children from outside the marriage in a divorce hearing if your spouse has no legal rights or responsibilities towards them.
Okay thank you
You're welcome, ****. If you have any more questions in the future, feel free to ask. Good luck with your proceedings.