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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.

In Georgia, the quickest way to get a divorce is through an uncontested divorce, which can be finalized in as short as a month. An uncontested divorce is one in which all issues related to the divorce have been settled between the parties, including equitable division, child custody, child support, and/or alimony.

In Georgia, a court may order one spouse to make alimony payments to the other spouse during the pendency of the divorce. These alimony payments are called temporary alimony or alimony pendente lite (pending the suit). This type of alimony is awarded when the parties are separated, but the divorce is not final.

Under Georgia Law, you have the right to represent yourself in all legal cases, including divorce. The legal term for representing yourself is "pro se," pronounced "pro say") which is Latin for "on your own behalf." Representing yourself is not a good idea for everyone.

Whether you have to go to court to finalize your uncontested divorce varies by county, or even by Judge. In Georgia, there are two ways to finalize a divorce once the parties have entered into a full marital dissolution agreement - by a final hearing, or by a Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings.

To file for divorce in Georgia, you or your spouse must have been a resident of Georgia for at least six months before filing. A member of the armed forces can file in Georgia if s/he has resided in any U.S. army post or military reservation within Georgia for one year before filing the petition.