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Protective orders for domestic violence in Georgia
There is no cost to file for a protective order under Georgia's Family Violence Act. Your first court appearance may be an ex parte hearing, as soon as the day you file. A full hearing is generally scheduled within 30 days after the petition is filed. Temporary protective orders typically last six to 12 months, unless the court orders otherwise.
Educational only. Not legal advice. Sources checked November 2, 2026.
What the official sources say
- There is no cost to file for a protective order under Georgia's Family Violence Act. Georgia.gov: Get a Protective Order. Checked November 2, 2026
- Your first court appearance may be an ex parte hearing, as soon as the day you file. Georgia.gov: Get a Protective Order. Checked November 2, 2026
- A full hearing is generally scheduled within 30 days after the petition is filed. Georgia.gov: Get a Protective Order. Checked November 2, 2026
- Temporary protective orders typically last six to 12 months, unless the court orders otherwise. Georgia.gov: Get a Protective Order. Checked November 2, 2026
Official links
How to keep these papers
Keep dated copies of the papers you already have in one place, and write the day something happened on the same day. KeepMyProof is a private phone app for that: folders with checklists, the day it happened next to the day you saved it, and one PDF of a folder when someone asks.
- Bank, retirement and debt statements
- Pay stubs and tax returns
- Household bills and expenses
- Home, car and property papers
- Agreements and court papers you have
- Messages sent to you
- Co-parenting log: dated handoff and visit notes
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More for Georgia
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- How to get a copy of your divorce record in Georgia
- Divorce residency rules and where to file in Georgia
- Divorce document checklist: the full guide
- Protective orders for domestic violence: all states
Neighbouring states
- Protective orders for domestic violence in Alabama
- Protective orders for domestic violence in Florida
- Protective orders for domestic violence in North Carolina
- Protective orders for domestic violence in Hawaii
Questions
Where do these Georgia facts come from?
Each fact on this page is copied from an official source: Georgia.gov: Get a Protective Order. We checked that each source still says it on November 2, 2026. Rules and forms change, so open the official link and read the current version before you rely on it.
Is this legal advice?
No. This page is educational only and is not legal advice. KeepMyProof is not a law firm. For advice about your situation, ask a lawyer licensed in Georgia or your court's self-help center.
Which papers should I keep for divorce prep?
A good start: Bank, retirement and debt statements; Pay stubs and tax returns; Household bills and expenses; Home, car and property papers; Agreements and court papers you have; Messages sent to you; Co-parenting log: dated handoff and visit notes. Keep only papers you are allowed to have, write the date on each note, and keep originals somewhere safe.
How can I keep these papers private on my phone?
KeepMyProof keeps copies of the papers you already have in folders with checklists, encrypted on your phone, with no account and no ads. It is free for the first items you save. It is coming soon to Google Play.
Educational only. Not legal advice.