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Georgia requires 6 months of residency, and the no-fault route asks for 30 days after service — but the state still keeps 13 grounds on the books.

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Uncontested Divorce Sample See the full text of the agreement both spouses sign together.

Complaint for Divorce — Uncontested

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF [1. County] COUNTY, STATE OF GEORGIA

CIVIL ACTION FILE NO: [2. Case Number]

[3. Plaintiff Full Name], Plaintiff, vs. [4. Defendant Full Name], Defendant.

Comes now the Plaintiff, [3. Plaintiff Full Name], and files this Complaint for Divorce against the Defendant, [4. Defendant Full Name], and in support thereof respectfully shows this Court:

Jurisdiction and Residency

Plaintiff has been a bona fide resident of the State of Georgia for at least six (6) months immediately preceding the filing of this Complaint, in accordance with O.C.G.A. § 19-5-2. This Court has jurisdiction over the parties and the subject matter of this action.

Marriage Information

The parties were lawfully married on [5. Date of Marriage] in [6. City and State of Marriage], and separated on [7. Date of Separation]. There are no minor children born of or adopted during this marriage.

Grounds for Divorce

The marriage is irretrievably broken, and there is no prospect of reconciliation, in accordance with O.C.G.A. § 19-5-3. The marriage should be dissolved.

Property and Debt Division

The parties have reached a full and complete agreement regarding the division of all marital property, assets, and debts. The terms of this division are as follows: [8. Property and Debt Division Terms]

Alimony

The parties have agreed that alimony shall be as follows: [9. Alimony Terms]

Request for Relief

WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests that this Court:

(a) grant a total divorce dissolving the marriage of the parties;
(b) approve the parties' agreement regarding property, debts, and alimony;
(c) restore Plaintiff's former name of [10. Former Name], if requested; and
(d) grant such other and further relief as the Court deems just and proper.

Dated: [11. Date of Signing]

Verification

I, [3. Plaintiff Full Name], declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing statements are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief.

Executed this [12. Execution Date] day of [13. Execution Month, Year], at [14. City and State of Execution].

Contested Divorce Sample See how disputed terms are laid out before you fill anything in.

Complaint for Divorce — Contested

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF [1. County] COUNTY, STATE OF GEORGIA

CIVIL ACTION FILE NO: [2. Case Number]

[3. Plaintiff Full Name], Plaintiff, vs. [4. Defendant Full Name], Defendant.

Comes now the Plaintiff, [3. Plaintiff Full Name], and files this Complaint for Divorce against the Defendant, [4. Defendant Full Name], and in support thereof respectfully shows this Court:

Jurisdiction and Residency

Plaintiff has been a bona fide resident of the State of Georgia for at least six (6) months immediately preceding the filing of this Complaint, in accordance with O.C.G.A. § 19-5-2. This Court has jurisdiction over the parties and the subject matter of this action.

Marriage Information

The parties were lawfully married on [5. Date of Marriage] in [6. City and State of Marriage], and separated on [7. Date of Separation]. There are no minor children born of or adopted during this marriage.

Grounds for Divorce

The marriage is irretrievably broken, and there is no prospect of reconciliation, in accordance with O.C.G.A. § 19-5-3. The marriage should be dissolved.

Property and Debt Division

The parties are unable to agree on the division of their marital property, assets, and debts. Plaintiff requests that this Court equitably divide the parties' marital property and debts. The relevant marital assets and liabilities include: [8. Property and Debt Description]

Alimony

The parties are unable to agree on alimony. Plaintiff requests that the Court award alimony in an amount and for a duration that is equitable, considering the factors set forth in O.C.G.A. § 19-6-5. Relevant facts include: [9. Alimony Facts]

Request for Relief

WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests that this Court:

(a) grant a total divorce dissolving the marriage of the parties;
(b) equitably divide the parties' marital property and debts;
(c) award alimony as the Court deems equitable;
(d) restore Plaintiff's former name of [10. Former Name], if requested; and
(e) grant such other and further relief as the Court deems just and proper.

Dated: [11. Date of Signing]

Verification

I, [3. Plaintiff Full Name], declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing statements are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief.

Executed this [12. Execution Date] day of [13. Execution Month, Year], at [14. City and State of Execution].

Uncontested Divorce with Children Sample See the agreement plus the parenting plan section in full.

Complaint for Divorce — Uncontested with Children

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF [1. County] COUNTY, STATE OF GEORGIA

CIVIL ACTION FILE NO: [2. Case Number]

[3. Plaintiff Full Name], Plaintiff, vs. [4. Defendant Full Name], Defendant.

Comes now the Plaintiff, [3. Plaintiff Full Name], and files this Complaint for Divorce against the Defendant, [4. Defendant Full Name], and in support thereof respectfully shows this Court:

Jurisdiction and Residency

Plaintiff has been a bona fide resident of the State of Georgia for at least six (6) months immediately preceding the filing of this Complaint, in accordance with O.C.G.A. § 19-5-2. This Court has jurisdiction over the parties and the subject matter of this action.

Marriage Information

The parties were lawfully married on [5. Date of Marriage] in [6. City and State of Marriage], and separated on [7. Date of Separation].

There are [8. Number of Children] minor child(ren) born of or adopted during this marriage: [9. Children Names and Birthdates].

Grounds for Divorce

The marriage is irretrievably broken, and there is no prospect of reconciliation, in accordance with O.C.G.A. § 19-5-3. The marriage should be dissolved.

Custody and Parenting Plan

The parties have reached a full agreement regarding legal and physical custody of the minor child(ren), in accordance with the best interests of the child(ren) under O.C.G.A. § 19-9-3. The agreed parenting plan is as follows: [10. Parenting Plan Terms]

Child Support

The parties have reached an agreement on child support consistent with the Georgia Child Support Guidelines (O.C.G.A. § 19-6-15). The agreed monthly child support amount is [11. Child Support Amount], payable by [12. Paying Parent] to [13. Receiving Parent]. Additional terms: [14. Child Support Additional Terms]

Medical and Childcare Expenses

Unreimbursed medical, dental, vision, and childcare expenses for the minor child(ren) shall be shared as follows: [15. Medical and Childcare Terms]

Property and Debt Division

The parties have reached a full and complete agreement regarding the division of all marital property, assets, and debts. The terms of this division are as follows: [16. Property and Debt Division Terms]

Alimony

The parties have agreed that alimony shall be as follows: [17. Alimony Terms]

Request for Relief

WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests that this Court:

(a) grant a total divorce dissolving the marriage of the parties;
(b) approve the parties' Parenting Plan regarding custody;
(c) order child support in accordance with the parties' agreement and the Georgia Child Support Guidelines;
(d) approve the parties' property and debt division;
(e) restore Plaintiff's former name of [18. Former Name], if requested; and
(f) grant such other and further relief as the Court deems just and proper.

Dated: [19. Date of Signing]

Verification

I, [3. Plaintiff Full Name], declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing statements are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief.

Executed this [20. Execution Date] day of [21. Execution Month, Year], at [22. City and State of Execution].

Contested Divorce with Children Sample See how custody and parenting terms appear in the full document.

Complaint for Divorce — Contested with Children

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF [1. County] COUNTY, STATE OF GEORGIA

CIVIL ACTION FILE NO: [2. Case Number]

[3. Plaintiff Full Name], Plaintiff, vs. [4. Defendant Full Name], Defendant.

Comes now the Plaintiff, [3. Plaintiff Full Name], and files this Complaint for Divorce against the Defendant, [4. Defendant Full Name], and in support thereof respectfully shows this Court:

Jurisdiction and Residency

Plaintiff has been a bona fide resident of the State of Georgia for at least six (6) months immediately preceding the filing of this Complaint, in accordance with O.C.G.A. § 19-5-2. This Court has jurisdiction over the parties and the subject matter of this action.

Marriage Information

The parties were lawfully married on [5. Date of Marriage] in [6. City and State of Marriage], and separated on [7. Date of Separation].

There are [8. Number of Children] minor child(ren) born of or adopted during this marriage: [9. Children Names and Birthdates].

Grounds for Divorce

The marriage is irretrievably broken, and there is no prospect of reconciliation, in accordance with O.C.G.A. § 19-5-3. The marriage should be dissolved.

Custody and Parenting Time

The parties are unable to agree on legal or physical custody of the minor child(ren). Plaintiff requests that the Court award custody and establish a parenting plan in accordance with the best interests of the child(ren) under O.C.G.A. § 19-9-3. Relevant facts include: [10. Custody Dispute Facts]

Child Support

The parties are unable to agree on child support. Plaintiff requests that the Court order child support in accordance with the Georgia Child Support Guidelines (O.C.G.A. § 19-6-15). Relevant facts include: [11. Child Support Facts]

Medical, Dental, and Childcare Expenses

Unreimbursed medical, dental, vision, and childcare expenses for the minor child(ren) shall be allocated as follows, or as the Court determines equitable: [12. Medical and Childcare Terms]

Property and Debt Division

The parties are unable to agree on the division of their marital property, assets, and debts. Plaintiff requests that the Court equitably divide the parties' marital property and debts. The relevant marital assets and liabilities include: [13. Property and Debt Description]

Alimony

The parties are unable to agree on alimony. Plaintiff requests that the Court award alimony as the Court deems equitable. Relevant facts include: [14. Alimony Facts]

Request for Relief

WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests that this Court:

(a) grant a total divorce dissolving the marriage of the parties;
(b) determine legal and physical custody and establish a parenting plan in the best interests of the minor child(ren);
(c) order child support in accordance with the Georgia Child Support Guidelines;
(d) equitably divide the parties' marital property and debts;
(e) award alimony as the Court deems equitable;
(f) restore Plaintiff's former name of [15. Former Name], if requested; and
(g) grant such other and further relief as the Court deems just and proper.

Dated: [16. Date of Signing]

Verification

I, [3. Plaintiff Full Name], declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing statements are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief.

Executed this [17. Execution Date] day of [18. Execution Month, Year], at [19. City and State of Execution].

At a Glance

Georgia divorce at a glance

Residency requirement 6 months
Waiting period 30 days
Filing fee $200–$256
Grounds accepted Irretrievably broken (no-fault)
Official forms No standard numbers (Complaint for Divorce)

Confirm with your county before filing — fees and rules can vary.

Overview

Divorce in Georgia: no-fault plus a long list

Georgia is unusual because it pairs a modern no-fault ground with 12 traditional fault grounds that are still on the books. The no-fault path — the marriage is irretrievably broken — is what almost everyone uses, filed as a Complaint for Divorce with the Superior Court in the county where either spouse has lived for six months. A 30-day waiting period runs after service before the court will finalize the decree.

What makes Georgia different is that the fault grounds still matter. Grounds like adultery, desertion, and cruel treatment can affect property division and alimony in ways they cannot in a pure no-fault state. In practice, most couples use no-fault, but the option shapes how contested cases are argued.

Property is divided equitably, and child support follows the Georgia Child Support Guidelines under O.C.G.A. § 19-6-15. The complaint and summons forms come from the Georgia Administrative Office of the Courts, and filing fees run about $200 to $256 depending on the county.

Official court source: Georgia Courts