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But if you have failed to reply, the divorce proceedings will move forward without notice to you. You likely won't be able to participate in the trial and thus won't have a say in divorce decisions. The court can even grant the final divorce decree without your knowledge.

Georgia Annulment Requirements You and your spouse are directly related by blood as parent/child or stepchild; grandparent/grandchild; aunt/nephew; or uncle/niece. You did not have the mental capacity to assent to a marriage. You were under 16 when you got married. You were forced or fraudulently induced to marry.

Once the 31 day waiting period for the divorce has expired, the judge may require a hearing. Most uncontested divorces do not require hearings. But, a judge can potentially require a hearing for any case.

Divorces can either be contested or uncontested. In uncontested divorces, both parties agree to the terms of divorce, such as child custody, the division of assets, or alimony. In contested divorces, the parties do not agree and must settle these terms in court.

There is no time limit, minimum or maximum, for an annulment in Georgia. You just have to meet one of the requirements for an annulment under Georgia statute, which are fairly narrow. Can We Get an Annulment If We Were Only Married for a Short Time/Failed to Consummate the Marriage?

You must file for divorce with the Clerk of the Superior Court in the county where you or your spouse have lived for at least 6 months. You'll start by filing a complaint for divorce, or petition for divorce, with the legal grounds for your divorce and what issues you want the court to address.