Georgia · Superior Court — Family Division
Georgia family court, without the confusion.
Georgia Superior Court handles divorce, custody, child support, and family violence protective orders. Georgia is a fault and no-fault divorce state.
We walk you through exactly what to fill out, in plain English, and produce the forms ready to sign and file.
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Divorce / Dissolution of Marriage
Start or respond to a divorce case. Covers petition, financial disclosure, and the complete filing packet.
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Child Custody / Parenting Time
Establish custody and parenting time when you were never married or as part of a divorce.
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Modify Custody or Parenting Time
Change an existing custody or parenting time order when circumstances have significantly changed.
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Child Support
Establish or modify a child support order.
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Establish Paternity
Legally establish parentage when the parents were not married.
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Protective Order
Get an emergency order to protect yourself or your children from domestic violence or harassment.
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Relocation (Moving with Children)
Request court approval to move with your children, or oppose a move.
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Enforce a Court Order
Bring the other party back to court when they are violating an existing order.
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Name Change
Change your name or your child's name through the court.
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Spousal Support / Alimony
Request or respond to a request for spousal support or alimony.
What Georgia requires — before you file
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6-month residency. You or your spouse must have lived in Georgia for at least 6 months before filing for divorce.
2
30-day waiting period. Georgia requires at least 30 days after the defendant is served before a final decree can enter.
3
Financial disclosure required. Both parties must exchange financial affidavits covering income, expenses, assets, and debts.
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Parenting plan required if children. All Georgia cases involving minor children require a court-approved parenting plan.
Georgia uses 'legal custody' and 'physical custody.' The court may appoint a Guardian ad Litem to represent children's interests in contested custody cases.
All 15 Georgia Counties
Georgia family law forms are filed in the county Superior Court where you or the defendant lives.
Fulton
Gwinnett
Cobb
DeKalb
Cherokee
Forsyth
Hall
Clayton
Henry
Richmond
Muscogee
Chatham
Columbia
Houston
Carroll