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Divorce residency rules and where to file in Georgia
You 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 start by filing a complaint or petition for divorce that states the legal grounds and the issues you want decided.
Educational only. Not legal advice. Sources checked November 2, 2026.
What the official sources say
- You 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. Georgia.gov: File for Divorce. Checked November 2, 2026
- You start by filing a complaint or petition for divorce that states the legal grounds and the issues you want decided. Georgia.gov: File for Divorce. Checked November 2, 2026
- In an uncontested divorce, both spouses agree on terms such as custody, division of assets or alimony. Georgia.gov: File for Divorce. 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
Download the free printable checklist (PDF)
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Neighbouring states
- Divorce residency rules and where to file in Florida
- Divorce residency rules and where to file in North Carolina
- Divorce residency rules and where to file in Hawaii
- Divorce residency rules and where to file in District of Columbia
Questions
Where do these Georgia facts come from?
Each fact on this page is copied from an official source: Georgia.gov: File for Divorce. 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.