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Articles about the divorce process in Georgia, from filing through trial and settlement.

Getting Started in Divorce

Initial steps and filings to begin the divorce process in Georgia.

7 posts

Temporary Hearings

Temporary hearings and orders in Georgia divorce cases.

5 posts

Divorce Discovery

The discovery process in Georgia divorce cases.

12 posts

Alternatives to Trial

Alternative dispute resolution methods to avoid a full divorce trial.

5 posts

Equitable Relief During Divorce

Equitable remedies available during Georgia divorce proceedings.

7 posts

Filing the Complaint

Requirements and elements of a Georgia divorce complaint.

5 posts

Responsive Pleadings

Responsive pleadings and deadlines in Georgia divorce cases.

5 posts

Motions

Common motions in Georgia divorce cases.

4 posts

Counterclaims

Filing and handling counterclaims in Georgia divorce cases.

5 posts

Amendments

Amending pleadings in Georgia divorce cases.

3 posts

Default

Default proceedings and judgments in Georgia divorce cases.

3 posts

Dismissal

Voluntary and involuntary dismissal in Georgia divorce cases.

4 posts

Summary Judgment

Summary judgment procedures in Georgia divorce cases.

4 posts

Financial Affidavits

Domestic relations financial affidavit requirements in Georgia.

6 posts

Standing Orders

Standing orders in Georgia domestic relations cases.

4 posts

Lis Pendens

Lis pendens notice for property protection in Georgia divorce.

3 posts

All Posts in Divorce Process

August 26, 2026 How Long Is the Divorce Process

How Soon Can a Georgia Divorce Be Granted?

A Georgia divorce cannot be granted until 30 days after the answer would have been due, and the court rules add longer waits in some cases.

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August 26, 2026 How Long Is the Divorce Process

The Divorce Process in Georgia

A Georgia divorce starts with a complaint in superior court and ends with a decree, and nothing along the way happens automatically.

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August 25, 2026

What Is a Temporary Hearing in a Georgia Divorce?

A temporary hearing sets custody and support while your Georgia divorce is pending, but it decides nothing permanently.

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