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Answer: To initiate a divorce in Georgia, you cannot do it by simply mailing the other party divorce papers. The other party to a divorce must be properly served with the papers in ance with Georgia state law.

The average timeline for most no-fault divorces in Georgia is about 45 to 60 days. There is a mandatory 30-day waiting period after the petitioner files a Complaint. For fault divorces, the timeline varies depending on the complexity of the case and can be anywhere between 6 months and a year.

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.

Court costs vary from county to county, but the average for an uncontested Georgia divorce is $275 ($255 if you pay by money order). This amount encompasses filing fees, e-filing fees, postage, copies, service fees, and other related expenses. Overall, e-filing has increased court costs by approximately $30.

Generally, the cost to file a Complaint for Divorce in Georgia ranges from $200.00 to $220.00. This fee must be paid to the Clerk of Superior Court in the county where the divorce case is initiated. In addition to this fee, a service fee must also be paid.

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.