What are the residency requirements for filing a divorce in Georgia?
The party filing for a divorce, known as the plaintiff or petitioner, must be a resident of Georgia for at least six months before filing a petition for divorce. This period is extended to one year for any person residing in Georgia on a military installation. A nonresident plaintiff may file a petition for divorce if the spouse, the defendant, has been a resident for six months.
The party filing for a divorce, known as the plaintiff or petitioner, must be a resident of Georgia for at least six months before filing a petition for divorce. This period is extended to one year for any person residing in Georgia on a military installation. A nonresident plaintiff may file a petition for divorce if the spouse, the defendant, has been a resident for six months.How does one file for a divorce?The plaintiff files a document called a “complaint” with the appropriate jurisdictional superior court for a fee. This complaint includes information to establish the proper jurisdiction and venue. Also, the complaint includes information on the marriage regarding present living arrangements, children of the marriage, assets and debts, and grounds sought for divorce. The sheriff serves a copy of the complaint to the other party known as the defendant or respondent.
