Georgia Divorce and Dissolution Resources

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A Georgia divorce is filed in the Superior Court, and the paperwork you start with depends on whether you have minor children together and whether there is property to divide.

Georgia's core family statutes live in the Georgia Code Title 19 - Domestic Relations. In Georgia, a parent without a lawyer can file family papers online, and filing on paper with the clerk is still allowed. The official sources below cover the petition documents, the statewide forms collection, and the court's own filing instructions.

Official Georgia divorce resources

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Georgia family law forms (official index) (Georgia judicial branch): The official statewide collection of Georgia family law forms. When a direct document link stops working, this index is where the current version lives. https://georgiacourts.gov/caseresources/forms

Georgia court self-help resources (Georgia courts self-help): Official self-help information for people handling their own Georgia family case, including instructions and plain-language guides. https://www.georgialegalaid.org

PeachCourt or Odyssey eFileGA, depending on county (Multiple approved vendors): Georgia civil e-filing is statewide, but each county clerk uses one of two systems, PeachCourt or eFileGA, so check which one your county uses. People without lawyers may e-file but are never required to. https://www.peachcourt.com/

Georgia official filing information (Georgia judicial branch): The court's own page explaining how documents are filed in Georgia and what a parent without a lawyer is allowed to do. https://georgiacourts.gov/

Georgia financial affidavit and disclosure forms (georgiacourts.gov): The official source for the financial disclosure paperwork most Georgia family cases ask both sides to complete. https://georgiacourts.gov/csc/self-help/forms/

Georgia mediation and dispute resolution (Georgia judicial branch): Official information on mediation and other ways to settle a Georgia family case without a trial. https://godr.org

Verified official Georgia divorce documents

These official documents cover starting a divorce, responding to one, settling, and the final orders. Requirements vary by county, so confirm the packet with your clerk before filing.

Complaint for Divorce with Minor Children (Divorce / Dissolution), official document: https://assets.georgiacourts.gov/2/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/19110341/Complaint-for-Divorce-with-Minor-Children-Form.pdf

Answer and Counterclaim for Divorce with Minor Children (Divorce / Dissolution), official document: https://assets.georgiacourts.gov/2/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/19110928/Answer-and-Counterclaim-for-Div-w-minor-children-.pdf

Complaint for Divorce Without Minor Children (Divorce / Dissolution), official document: https://assets.georgiacourts.gov/2/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/19110928/Complaint-for-Divorce-Without-Minor-Children-Form.pdf

Answer and Counterclaim for Divorce Without Minor Children (Divorce / Dissolution), official document: https://assets.georgiacourts.gov/2/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/19110928/Answer-and-Counterclaim-for-Divorce-without-minor-children-Form.pdf

Official link data for Georgia was last verified June 2026. Report anything outdated through our contact page and we will re-check the official source.

Frequently asked questions

Where do I file for divorce in Georgia?

In the Superior Court that serves the county where you live. In Georgia, a parent without a lawyer can file family papers online, and filing on paper with the clerk is still allowed.

How much does it cost to file a family case in Georgia?

Divorce filing fee: ~$200-$250. If you cannot afford the fee, ask the clerk about a fee waiver or indigency application; every state has a process for requesting one.

Do I need a lawyer to file a Georgia divorce?

No. Georgia publishes its family law forms for people representing themselves, and the self-help resources on this page exist for exactly that. A consultation still makes sense when there is a business, a pension, or a serious safety issue in the case.