The divorce attorneys of Coleman Legal Group, LLC have extensive experience in Georgia uncontested and contested divorce cases throughout the Atlanta metro area.
If you are facing an uncontested divorce or contested divorce, our experienced Georgia divorce attorneys can help you whether your case is complex, involves minor children, assets or is simple.
Call us now at 770-609-1247 to speak with an experienced Georgia divorce attorney.
Requirements / Qualifications for Divorce in Georgia
Residency Requirement
In order to qualify for divorce in any county within the state of Georgia, one of the spouses must have established residency within the state for a minimum of six (6) months. For example if one party moves out of state while the other has remained or resided for a period of longer than six (6) months than the party filing from out of state may still file for divorce. Residency requirements are not particular to the same address and are only necessary to remain within the state of Georgia. Residency can be established through driver’s license, employer, car registration, or banking accounts and your proof of residency within the court is typically established through testimony. Note that some cases have been dismissed or overturned due to improper proof of residency or falsified testimony of residency.
Waiting Period
The length of the waiting period for divorce is dependent upon the grounds for the divorce and whether the divorce is contested or uncontested. The minimum waiting period in Georgia is thirty-one (31) days from the initial filing date. However, the time required for a particular case is dependent upon the cases complexity and the reasons for filing the divorce. A “No Fault” uncontested Georgia divorce may have a relatively short waiting period of thirty-one (31) days. Whereas a Georgia contested divorce may take several months or more to be finalized. Also, the county in Georgia a case is filed will be a factor in how long a divorce case takes to be completed. Some courts set strict deadlines internally and upon the parties to force a case to be completed quicker, and some counties do not set strict deadlines.
Main Office, Alpharetta, Georgia:
5755 North Point Parkway, Suite 51, Alpharetta, GA 30022
Georgia Areas We Serve
Our Georgia lawyers and attorneys handle cases in the following cities and communities: Atlanta, Alpharetta, Roswell, Duluth, Johns Creek, Milton, Cumming, Sharon Springs, Sandy Springs, Suwanee, Marietta, Woodstock, Kennesaw, Gainesville, Midtown Atlanta, Norcross, Lawrenceville, Kennesaw, Buckhead, Dunwoody, Vinings, Smyrna, Buford, Inman Park, Old Fourth Ward, Decatur, Grant Park, East Atlanta and the Virginia Highlands.
Our Georgia attorneys frequently handle cases for clients residing in the following counties:
Fulton, Gwinnett, Forsyth, Cobb, DeKalb, Henry, Cherokee, Douglas, Carroll, Coweta, Paulding, Bartow, Hall, Barrow, Walton, Newton, Rockdale, Henry, Spalding, Fayette and Clayton.
Coleman Legal Group, LLC’s Georgia lawyers practice in the areas of Divorce, Family Law, Estates, Wills, Trusts, Probate, Bankruptcy, Business Law and Immigration. We have offices conveniently located at:
| Alpharetta Georgia North Point Park 5755 North Point Parkway Suite 51 Alpharetta, GA 30022 Phone: 770-609-1247 | Map |
Atlanta Georgia |
| Dunwoody Sandy Springs 1200 Abernathy Road Building 600 Northpark Town Center Atlanta, GA 30328 Phone: 770-609-1247 | Map |
Cumming Georgia |
| Johns Creek Duluth Georgia 11555 Medlock Bridge Rd Suite 100 Johns Creek, GA 30097 Phone: 770-609-1247 | Map |
Duluth Georgia |
| Kennesaw Georgia TownPark Center 125 TownPark Drive Suite 300 Kennesaw, GA 30144 Phone: 770-609-1247 | Map |
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