SIMPLIFYING YOUR DIVORCE
Georgia Divorce Papers
Filing for divorce in Georgia can feel overwhelming, especially when you're trying to figure out exactly which papers you need and where they even come from. The good news: once you understand how Georgia organizes its divorce forms, the path forward gets a lot clearer. This guide walks you through the main forms used in a Georgia divorce, what each one does, where to find them, and what the process generally looks like from start to finish.
Here's something important to know up front: Georgia does not have a single, statewide set of standardized divorce forms the way some states do. The Georgia Administrative Office of the Courts publishes a limited baseline set, but many counties publish their own packets. That's why this page describes what each form does rather than handing you a rigid checklist, since the exact forms you'll use can depend on the county where your case is filed.
This page is purely informational. It's meant to help you understand the landscape, not to tell you what to file or how your specific case should be handled. Every divorce is different, and the details matter. For advice on your specific situation, consult an attorney.
Which Georgia Divorce Forms Will You Need?
Georgia divorce forms are identified by descriptive title rather than by a standardized number system (unlike, say, California's FL- series). The forms you'll encounter generally fall into a few groups depending on where you are in the process and whether minor children are involved. Below is a plain-language tour of the forms named in Georgia's official materials and what each one does. Keep in mind that because forms can be county-specific, your local Superior Court may have its own versions or additional documents.
Starting the Case
These are the documents used to open a divorce action in the Superior Court.
Complaint for Divorce with Minor Children
Initiates the divorce action when the parties have minor children; filed by the plaintiff in Superior Court.Complaint for Divorce Without Minor Children
Initiates the divorce action when there are no minor children; filed by the plaintiff in Superior Court.Summons
Directs the defendant to respond to the complaint; filed with the complaint and served on the defendant.Acknowledgment of Service
Signed by the defendant to waive formal sheriff service; filed with the complaint when the defendant agrees to accept service voluntarily.Domestic Relations and General Civil Case Filing Information Form (Cover Sheet)
An administrative case filing form required by the court clerk at filing; collects case type, parties, and attorney information.
Responding to the Case
When someone is served with a divorce complaint, these forms are used to respond and, if they choose, to raise their own claims.
Answer and Counterclaim for Divorce with Minor Children
The defendant's response to the complaint in cases with minor children; allows the defendant to assert their own claims.Answer and Counterclaim for Divorce Without Minor Children
The defendant's response to the complaint in cases without minor children.
Financial & Disclosure Forms
Georgia requires financial disclosure in cases involving money or property.
Domestic Relations Financial Affidavit (DRFA)
A mandatory financial disclosure of income, expenses, assets, and liabilities; required under Uniform Superior Court Rule 24.2 in all cases involving alimony, child support, or property division. It is not optional, even in uncontested divorces.
Forms for Divorces With Children
When minor children are involved, several additional documents come into play. Note that child support is governed by Georgia's Income Shares model (OCGA § 19-6-15), and the calculation uses state-published worksheets generated by an online calculator rather than a single numbered court form.
Child Support Worksheets
Statutory worksheets used to calculate child support under Georgia's Income Shares model (OCGA § 19-6-15); completed via the state online calculator at csconlinecalc.georgiacourts.gov.Parenting Plan
Required in all divorce cases with minor children filed after January 1, 2008; details custody, visitation, decision-making authority, holidays, and communication. Parties may file a joint plan or separate competing plans.Divorcing Parents Seminar Certificate
A certificate of completion of a court-required parenting seminar; required by local rule in most Georgia Superior Court circuits and filed before the divorce is finalized when minor children are involved.
Settlement or Separation Agreement
When the parties reach agreement on the issues in their case, that agreement is documented in writing.
Settlement Agreement
A written agreement between the parties on all issues (property division, alimony, custody, child support); incorporated into the final decree in uncontested cases.
Finalizing Your Case
These documents close out the divorce.
Final Judgment and Decree of Divorce
The judge's signed order granting the divorce and resolving all issues; two versions exist, one for cases with minor children and one without.General Civil and Domestic Relations Case Disposition Form
Filed at the conclusion of the case to record the disposition for court statistics.
A couple of other documents may apply in specific circumstances: an Affidavit of Poverty / Affidavit of Indigence is available to request a waiver of filing fees for those who qualify, and a Service by Publication Packet is used when the defendant's location is unknown.
Where to Get Georgia Divorce Forms
Because Georgia's forms aren't uniformly standardized statewide, where you get them matters. Here are the main sources.
Official State Courts Site
The Georgia courts publish a baseline set of family law and divorce forms, along with instructions, on the official judiciary website. You can find them at georgiacourts.gov. Importantly, the official instructions explicitly direct filers to check their county's Superior Court website first, because many counties publish their own forms packets.
County Superior Court Clerk
This is the county-first rule in action. Larger counties such as Fulton, Cobb, Gwinnett, and Hall maintain their own packets, which often include additional local forms like a Standing Order or a Consent to Trial in 31 Days. Checking the Superior Court website for the county where the case will be filed is the way to confirm exactly which forms that court expects.
Legal Aid & Self-Help Resources
Self-help materials can help you understand the forms. The Southern Judicial Circuit's self-help forms are widely cited as a fallback for counties that lack their own packets, though they are circuit-specific rather than statewide. Local legal aid organizations may also offer guidance for those who qualify.
Online Divorce Services (Divorce.com)
If sorting through county-specific packets and disclosure rules feels like a lot, an online service can simplify it. Divorce.com helps you assemble the documents commonly used in an uncontested Georgia divorce, organized into a clear step-by-step flow so you're not guessing about which form goes where.
Hire an Attorney
For contested cases, complex finances, or situations where you simply want professional guidance, an attorney can prepare and review your documents and represent your interests. For advice on your specific situation, consult an attorney.
The Georgia Divorce Process
Every case is different, but a Georgia divorce generally follows these steps.
1. Confirm Residency
At least one spouse must have been a Georgia resident for at least six months immediately prior to filing.
2. File the Complaint
The case is filed in the Superior Court of the county where the defendant resides (or the plaintiff's county if the defendant is out of state). The complaint, summons, and the clerk's cover sheet are submitted to open the case.
3. Serve the Other Spouse
The defendant must be served with the complaint and summons. If the defendant agrees, they may sign an Acknowledgment of Service to waive formal sheriff service. The timing of service matters because Georgia's waiting period runs from the date of service.
4. Exchange Financial Disclosures
In any case involving alimony, child support, or property division, the Domestic Relations Financial Affidavit is required under Uniform Superior Court Rule 24.2. When children are involved, child support worksheets and a parenting plan come into play as well.
5. Observe the Waiting Period
In no-fault cases, the court cannot grant a final divorce decree until at least 30 days after the defendant is served with the complaint. This is why uncontested cases are often resolved in 31 or more days once service is complete. Contested fault-based cases have no fixed minimum beyond the service period and are resolved after hearings or trial.
6. Decree & Certified Copies
The judge signs the Final Judgment and Decree of Divorce, and a case disposition form is filed to close the case. You can typically request certified copies of the decree from the clerk for your records.
Georgia-Specific Requirements You Should Know
Residency. At least one spouse must have been a Georgia resident for at least six months immediately before filing. The case is filed in the Superior Court of the county where the defendant resides, or the plaintiff's county if the defendant is out of state.
Property regime. Georgia is an equitable distribution state. This means marital property is divided in a way the court considers fair, which is not necessarily an equal 50/50 split.
Grounds. Georgia recognizes a no-fault ground, an irretrievably broken marriage (OCGA § 19-5-3(13)), which is used in the vast majority of cases. It also recognizes 12 fault grounds under OCGA § 19-5-3, including adultery; willful and continued desertion for one year; conviction of an offense involving moral turpitude with a sentence of two or more years; habitual intoxication; cruel treatment, which consists of the willful infliction of pain, bodily or mental, upon the complaining party, such as reasonably justifies apprehension of danger to life, limb, or health; incurable mental illness; habitual drug addiction; intermarriage within prohibited degrees of kinship; mental incapacity at the time of marriage; impotency; force, menace, duress, or fraud in obtaining the marriage; and pregnancy of the wife by another man at the time of marriage unknown to the husband.
Waiting period. The 30-day waiting period applies in no-fault cases and runs from the date the defendant is served, not from the date of filing.
No covenant marriage. Georgia does not recognize covenant marriage.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Skipping the county check
Because Georgia's forms aren't uniformly standardized, using only the state baseline forms when your county publishes its own packet can lead to rejected or incomplete filings. The official AOC instructions specifically point filers to their county's Superior Court website first.
Treating the financial affidavit as optional
The Domestic Relations Financial Affidavit is mandatory under Uniform Superior Court Rule 24.2 in any case involving support, alimony, or property, even in an uncontested divorce.
Forgetting the parenting seminar
When minor children are involved, most Georgia Superior Court circuits require both parties to complete a court-approved parenting seminar and file the certificate before the final decree is issued.
Miscounting the waiting period
The 30-day clock starts when the defendant is served, not when the complaint is filed. Counting from the wrong date can lead to scheduling a finalization too early.
Looking for a form number that doesn't exist
Georgia divorce forms are identified by descriptive title, not by standardized numbers, and child support worksheets are generated through the state's online calculator rather than a single pre-printed numbered form.
How Divorce.com Can Help
Georgia's county-by-county approach is exactly the kind of thing that makes do-it-yourself filing stressful. Divorce.com takes the guesswork out by guiding you through the documents commonly used in an uncontested Georgia divorce, in plain language and at your own pace.
A clear, step-by-step flow so you understand what each document does
Help organizing the forms commonly used in uncontested Georgia cases
Plain-language explanations instead of legal jargon
A more affordable alternative to handling everything entirely on your own or paying full attorney rates for an amicable case
Support that meets you where you are, on your schedule
Which Georgia Divorce Forms Will You Need?
Georgia divorce forms are identified by descriptive title rather than by a standardized number system (unlike, say, California's FL- series). The forms you'll encounter generally fall into a few groups depending on where you are in the process and whether minor children are involved. Below is a plain-language tour of the forms named in Georgia's official materials and what each one does. Keep in mind that because forms can be county-specific, your local Superior Court may have its own versions or additional documents.
Starting the Case
These are the documents used to open a divorce action in the Superior Court.
Complaint for Divorce with Minor Children
Initiates the divorce action when the parties have minor children; filed by the plaintiff in Superior Court.Complaint for Divorce Without Minor Children
Initiates the divorce action when there are no minor children; filed by the plaintiff in Superior Court.Summons
Directs the defendant to respond to the complaint; filed with the complaint and served on the defendant.Acknowledgment of Service
Signed by the defendant to waive formal sheriff service; filed with the complaint when the defendant agrees to accept service voluntarily.Domestic Relations and General Civil Case Filing Information Form (Cover Sheet)
An administrative case filing form required by the court clerk at filing; collects case type, parties, and attorney information.
Responding to the Case
When someone is served with a divorce complaint, these forms are used to respond and, if they choose, to raise their own claims.
Answer and Counterclaim for Divorce with Minor Children
The defendant's response to the complaint in cases with minor children; allows the defendant to assert their own claims.Answer and Counterclaim for Divorce Without Minor Children
The defendant's response to the complaint in cases without minor children.
Financial & Disclosure Forms
Georgia requires financial disclosure in cases involving money or property.
Domestic Relations Financial Affidavit (DRFA)
A mandatory financial disclosure of income, expenses, assets, and liabilities; required under Uniform Superior Court Rule 24.2 in all cases involving alimony, child support, or property division. It is not optional, even in uncontested divorces.
Forms for Divorces With Children
When minor children are involved, several additional documents come into play. Note that child support is governed by Georgia's Income Shares model (OCGA § 19-6-15), and the calculation uses state-published worksheets generated by an online calculator rather than a single numbered court form.
Child Support Worksheets
Statutory worksheets used to calculate child support under Georgia's Income Shares model (OCGA § 19-6-15); completed via the state online calculator at csconlinecalc.georgiacourts.gov.Parenting Plan
Required in all divorce cases with minor children filed after January 1, 2008; details custody, visitation, decision-making authority, holidays, and communication. Parties may file a joint plan or separate competing plans.Divorcing Parents Seminar Certificate
A certificate of completion of a court-required parenting seminar; required by local rule in most Georgia Superior Court circuits and filed before the divorce is finalized when minor children are involved.
Settlement or Separation Agreement
When the parties reach agreement on the issues in their case, that agreement is documented in writing.
Settlement Agreement
A written agreement between the parties on all issues (property division, alimony, custody, child support); incorporated into the final decree in uncontested cases.
Finalizing Your Case
These documents close out the divorce.
Final Judgment and Decree of Divorce
The judge's signed order granting the divorce and resolving all issues; two versions exist, one for cases with minor children and one without.General Civil and Domestic Relations Case Disposition Form
Filed at the conclusion of the case to record the disposition for court statistics.
A couple of other documents may apply in specific circumstances: an Affidavit of Poverty / Affidavit of Indigence is available to request a waiver of filing fees for those who qualify, and a Service by Publication Packet is used when the defendant's location is unknown.
Where to Get Georgia Divorce Forms
Because Georgia's forms aren't uniformly standardized statewide, where you get them matters. Here are the main sources.
Official State Courts Site
The Georgia courts publish a baseline set of family law and divorce forms, along with instructions, on the official judiciary website. You can find them at georgiacourts.gov. Importantly, the official instructions explicitly direct filers to check their county's Superior Court website first, because many counties publish their own forms packets.
County Superior Court Clerk
This is the county-first rule in action. Larger counties such as Fulton, Cobb, Gwinnett, and Hall maintain their own packets, which often include additional local forms like a Standing Order or a Consent to Trial in 31 Days. Checking the Superior Court website for the county where the case will be filed is the way to confirm exactly which forms that court expects.
Legal Aid & Self-Help Resources
Self-help materials can help you understand the forms. The Southern Judicial Circuit's self-help forms are widely cited as a fallback for counties that lack their own packets, though they are circuit-specific rather than statewide. Local legal aid organizations may also offer guidance for those who qualify.
Online Divorce Services (Divorce.com)
If sorting through county-specific packets and disclosure rules feels like a lot, an online service can simplify it. Divorce.com helps you assemble the documents commonly used in an uncontested Georgia divorce, organized into a clear step-by-step flow so you're not guessing about which form goes where.
Hire an Attorney
For contested cases, complex finances, or situations where you simply want professional guidance, an attorney can prepare and review your documents and represent your interests. For advice on your specific situation, consult an attorney.
The Georgia Divorce Process
Every case is different, but a Georgia divorce generally follows these steps.
1. Confirm Residency
At least one spouse must have been a Georgia resident for at least six months immediately prior to filing.
2. File the Complaint
The case is filed in the Superior Court of the county where the defendant resides (or the plaintiff's county if the defendant is out of state). The complaint, summons, and the clerk's cover sheet are submitted to open the case.
3. Serve the Other Spouse
The defendant must be served with the complaint and summons. If the defendant agrees, they may sign an Acknowledgment of Service to waive formal sheriff service. The timing of service matters because Georgia's waiting period runs from the date of service.
4. Exchange Financial Disclosures
In any case involving alimony, child support, or property division, the Domestic Relations Financial Affidavit is required under Uniform Superior Court Rule 24.2. When children are involved, child support worksheets and a parenting plan come into play as well.
5. Observe the Waiting Period
In no-fault cases, the court cannot grant a final divorce decree until at least 30 days after the defendant is served with the complaint. This is why uncontested cases are often resolved in 31 or more days once service is complete. Contested fault-based cases have no fixed minimum beyond the service period and are resolved after hearings or trial.
6. Decree & Certified Copies
The judge signs the Final Judgment and Decree of Divorce, and a case disposition form is filed to close the case. You can typically request certified copies of the decree from the clerk for your records.
Georgia-Specific Requirements You Should Know
Residency. At least one spouse must have been a Georgia resident for at least six months immediately before filing. The case is filed in the Superior Court of the county where the defendant resides, or the plaintiff's county if the defendant is out of state.
Property regime. Georgia is an equitable distribution state. This means marital property is divided in a way the court considers fair, which is not necessarily an equal 50/50 split.
Grounds. Georgia recognizes a no-fault ground, an irretrievably broken marriage (OCGA § 19-5-3(13)), which is used in the vast majority of cases. It also recognizes 12 fault grounds under OCGA § 19-5-3, including adultery; willful and continued desertion for one year; conviction of an offense involving moral turpitude with a sentence of two or more years; habitual intoxication; cruel treatment, which consists of the willful infliction of pain, bodily or mental, upon the complaining party, such as reasonably justifies apprehension of danger to life, limb, or health; incurable mental illness; habitual drug addiction; intermarriage within prohibited degrees of kinship; mental incapacity at the time of marriage; impotency; force, menace, duress, or fraud in obtaining the marriage; and pregnancy of the wife by another man at the time of marriage unknown to the husband.
Waiting period. The 30-day waiting period applies in no-fault cases and runs from the date the defendant is served, not from the date of filing.
No covenant marriage. Georgia does not recognize covenant marriage.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Skipping the county check
Because Georgia's forms aren't uniformly standardized, using only the state baseline forms when your county publishes its own packet can lead to rejected or incomplete filings. The official AOC instructions specifically point filers to their county's Superior Court website first.
Treating the financial affidavit as optional
The Domestic Relations Financial Affidavit is mandatory under Uniform Superior Court Rule 24.2 in any case involving support, alimony, or property, even in an uncontested divorce.
Forgetting the parenting seminar
When minor children are involved, most Georgia Superior Court circuits require both parties to complete a court-approved parenting seminar and file the certificate before the final decree is issued.
Miscounting the waiting period
The 30-day clock starts when the defendant is served, not when the complaint is filed. Counting from the wrong date can lead to scheduling a finalization too early.
Looking for a form number that doesn't exist
Georgia divorce forms are identified by descriptive title, not by standardized numbers, and child support worksheets are generated through the state's online calculator rather than a single pre-printed numbered form.
How Divorce.com Can Help
Georgia's county-by-county approach is exactly the kind of thing that makes do-it-yourself filing stressful. Divorce.com takes the guesswork out by guiding you through the documents commonly used in an uncontested Georgia divorce, in plain language and at your own pace.
A clear, step-by-step flow so you understand what each document does
Help organizing the forms commonly used in uncontested Georgia cases
Plain-language explanations instead of legal jargon
A more affordable alternative to handling everything entirely on your own or paying full attorney rates for an amicable case
Support that meets you where you are, on your schedule
Which Georgia Divorce Forms Will You Need?
Georgia divorce forms are identified by descriptive title rather than by a standardized number system (unlike, say, California's FL- series). The forms you'll encounter generally fall into a few groups depending on where you are in the process and whether minor children are involved. Below is a plain-language tour of the forms named in Georgia's official materials and what each one does. Keep in mind that because forms can be county-specific, your local Superior Court may have its own versions or additional documents.
Starting the Case
These are the documents used to open a divorce action in the Superior Court.
Complaint for Divorce with Minor Children
Initiates the divorce action when the parties have minor children; filed by the plaintiff in Superior Court.Complaint for Divorce Without Minor Children
Initiates the divorce action when there are no minor children; filed by the plaintiff in Superior Court.Summons
Directs the defendant to respond to the complaint; filed with the complaint and served on the defendant.Acknowledgment of Service
Signed by the defendant to waive formal sheriff service; filed with the complaint when the defendant agrees to accept service voluntarily.Domestic Relations and General Civil Case Filing Information Form (Cover Sheet)
An administrative case filing form required by the court clerk at filing; collects case type, parties, and attorney information.
Responding to the Case
When someone is served with a divorce complaint, these forms are used to respond and, if they choose, to raise their own claims.
Answer and Counterclaim for Divorce with Minor Children
The defendant's response to the complaint in cases with minor children; allows the defendant to assert their own claims.Answer and Counterclaim for Divorce Without Minor Children
The defendant's response to the complaint in cases without minor children.
Financial & Disclosure Forms
Georgia requires financial disclosure in cases involving money or property.
Domestic Relations Financial Affidavit (DRFA)
A mandatory financial disclosure of income, expenses, assets, and liabilities; required under Uniform Superior Court Rule 24.2 in all cases involving alimony, child support, or property division. It is not optional, even in uncontested divorces.
Forms for Divorces With Children
When minor children are involved, several additional documents come into play. Note that child support is governed by Georgia's Income Shares model (OCGA § 19-6-15), and the calculation uses state-published worksheets generated by an online calculator rather than a single numbered court form.
Child Support Worksheets
Statutory worksheets used to calculate child support under Georgia's Income Shares model (OCGA § 19-6-15); completed via the state online calculator at csconlinecalc.georgiacourts.gov.Parenting Plan
Required in all divorce cases with minor children filed after January 1, 2008; details custody, visitation, decision-making authority, holidays, and communication. Parties may file a joint plan or separate competing plans.Divorcing Parents Seminar Certificate
A certificate of completion of a court-required parenting seminar; required by local rule in most Georgia Superior Court circuits and filed before the divorce is finalized when minor children are involved.
Settlement or Separation Agreement
When the parties reach agreement on the issues in their case, that agreement is documented in writing.
Settlement Agreement
A written agreement between the parties on all issues (property division, alimony, custody, child support); incorporated into the final decree in uncontested cases.
Finalizing Your Case
These documents close out the divorce.
Final Judgment and Decree of Divorce
The judge's signed order granting the divorce and resolving all issues; two versions exist, one for cases with minor children and one without.General Civil and Domestic Relations Case Disposition Form
Filed at the conclusion of the case to record the disposition for court statistics.
A couple of other documents may apply in specific circumstances: an Affidavit of Poverty / Affidavit of Indigence is available to request a waiver of filing fees for those who qualify, and a Service by Publication Packet is used when the defendant's location is unknown.
Where to Get Georgia Divorce Forms
Because Georgia's forms aren't uniformly standardized statewide, where you get them matters. Here are the main sources.
Official State Courts Site
The Georgia courts publish a baseline set of family law and divorce forms, along with instructions, on the official judiciary website. You can find them at georgiacourts.gov. Importantly, the official instructions explicitly direct filers to check their county's Superior Court website first, because many counties publish their own forms packets.
County Superior Court Clerk
This is the county-first rule in action. Larger counties such as Fulton, Cobb, Gwinnett, and Hall maintain their own packets, which often include additional local forms like a Standing Order or a Consent to Trial in 31 Days. Checking the Superior Court website for the county where the case will be filed is the way to confirm exactly which forms that court expects.
Legal Aid & Self-Help Resources
Self-help materials can help you understand the forms. The Southern Judicial Circuit's self-help forms are widely cited as a fallback for counties that lack their own packets, though they are circuit-specific rather than statewide. Local legal aid organizations may also offer guidance for those who qualify.
Online Divorce Services (Divorce.com)
If sorting through county-specific packets and disclosure rules feels like a lot, an online service can simplify it. Divorce.com helps you assemble the documents commonly used in an uncontested Georgia divorce, organized into a clear step-by-step flow so you're not guessing about which form goes where.
Hire an Attorney
For contested cases, complex finances, or situations where you simply want professional guidance, an attorney can prepare and review your documents and represent your interests. For advice on your specific situation, consult an attorney.
The Georgia Divorce Process
Every case is different, but a Georgia divorce generally follows these steps.
1. Confirm Residency
At least one spouse must have been a Georgia resident for at least six months immediately prior to filing.
2. File the Complaint
The case is filed in the Superior Court of the county where the defendant resides (or the plaintiff's county if the defendant is out of state). The complaint, summons, and the clerk's cover sheet are submitted to open the case.
3. Serve the Other Spouse
The defendant must be served with the complaint and summons. If the defendant agrees, they may sign an Acknowledgment of Service to waive formal sheriff service. The timing of service matters because Georgia's waiting period runs from the date of service.
4. Exchange Financial Disclosures
In any case involving alimony, child support, or property division, the Domestic Relations Financial Affidavit is required under Uniform Superior Court Rule 24.2. When children are involved, child support worksheets and a parenting plan come into play as well.
5. Observe the Waiting Period
In no-fault cases, the court cannot grant a final divorce decree until at least 30 days after the defendant is served with the complaint. This is why uncontested cases are often resolved in 31 or more days once service is complete. Contested fault-based cases have no fixed minimum beyond the service period and are resolved after hearings or trial.
6. Decree & Certified Copies
The judge signs the Final Judgment and Decree of Divorce, and a case disposition form is filed to close the case. You can typically request certified copies of the decree from the clerk for your records.
Georgia-Specific Requirements You Should Know
Residency. At least one spouse must have been a Georgia resident for at least six months immediately before filing. The case is filed in the Superior Court of the county where the defendant resides, or the plaintiff's county if the defendant is out of state.
Property regime. Georgia is an equitable distribution state. This means marital property is divided in a way the court considers fair, which is not necessarily an equal 50/50 split.
Grounds. Georgia recognizes a no-fault ground, an irretrievably broken marriage (OCGA § 19-5-3(13)), which is used in the vast majority of cases. It also recognizes 12 fault grounds under OCGA § 19-5-3, including adultery; willful and continued desertion for one year; conviction of an offense involving moral turpitude with a sentence of two or more years; habitual intoxication; cruel treatment, which consists of the willful infliction of pain, bodily or mental, upon the complaining party, such as reasonably justifies apprehension of danger to life, limb, or health; incurable mental illness; habitual drug addiction; intermarriage within prohibited degrees of kinship; mental incapacity at the time of marriage; impotency; force, menace, duress, or fraud in obtaining the marriage; and pregnancy of the wife by another man at the time of marriage unknown to the husband.
Waiting period. The 30-day waiting period applies in no-fault cases and runs from the date the defendant is served, not from the date of filing.
No covenant marriage. Georgia does not recognize covenant marriage.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Skipping the county check
Because Georgia's forms aren't uniformly standardized, using only the state baseline forms when your county publishes its own packet can lead to rejected or incomplete filings. The official AOC instructions specifically point filers to their county's Superior Court website first.
Treating the financial affidavit as optional
The Domestic Relations Financial Affidavit is mandatory under Uniform Superior Court Rule 24.2 in any case involving support, alimony, or property, even in an uncontested divorce.
Forgetting the parenting seminar
When minor children are involved, most Georgia Superior Court circuits require both parties to complete a court-approved parenting seminar and file the certificate before the final decree is issued.
Miscounting the waiting period
The 30-day clock starts when the defendant is served, not when the complaint is filed. Counting from the wrong date can lead to scheduling a finalization too early.
Looking for a form number that doesn't exist
Georgia divorce forms are identified by descriptive title, not by standardized numbers, and child support worksheets are generated through the state's online calculator rather than a single pre-printed numbered form.
How Divorce.com Can Help
Georgia's county-by-county approach is exactly the kind of thing that makes do-it-yourself filing stressful. Divorce.com takes the guesswork out by guiding you through the documents commonly used in an uncontested Georgia divorce, in plain language and at your own pace.
A clear, step-by-step flow so you understand what each document does
Help organizing the forms commonly used in uncontested Georgia cases
Plain-language explanations instead of legal jargon
A more affordable alternative to handling everything entirely on your own or paying full attorney rates for an amicable case
Support that meets you where you are, on your schedule
Filing for divorce in Georgia can feel overwhelming, especially when you're trying to figure out exactly which papers you need and where they even come from. The good news: once you understand how Georgia organizes its divorce forms, the path forward gets a lot clearer. This guide walks you through the main forms used in a Georgia divorce, what each one does, where to find them, and what the process generally looks like from start to finish.
Here's something important to know up front: Georgia does not have a single, statewide set of standardized divorce forms the way some states do. The Georgia Administrative Office of the Courts publishes a limited baseline set, but many counties publish their own packets. That's why this page describes what each form does rather than handing you a rigid checklist, since the exact forms you'll use can depend on the county where your case is filed.
This page is purely informational. It's meant to help you understand the landscape, not to tell you what to file or how your specific case should be handled. Every divorce is different, and the details matter. For advice on your specific situation, consult an attorney.
The Bottom Line
A Georgia divorce comes down to understanding which forms apply to your situation, where they come from, and the state's key rules: a six-month residency requirement, equitable distribution of property, a no-fault option (an irretrievably broken marriage), and a 30-day waiting period that starts when your spouse is served. Because Georgia doesn't fully standardize its forms statewide, your county matters. Filers in places like Fulton, Cobb, Gwinnett, and Hall counties often have their own local packets, so checking the county Superior Court website is a smart first move.
You can download the official baseline forms and instructions from the Georgia courts at georgiacourts.gov. If you'd rather have the process organized and explained for you, Divorce.com can guide you through the documents commonly used in an uncontested Georgia divorce.
This page is informational only and not legal advice. For advice on your specific situation, consult an attorney.
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