Where does one file for a divorce (What is the proper venue)?
A complaint for divorce must be filed in the superior court of the defendant’s county of residency, although there may be some exceptions to this rule. For instance, if the defendant has recently moved to another county within Georgia or out of the state of Georgia, the plaintiff may proceed in his or her own county of residency if that county was also the domicile of the marriage for the last six months. Additionally, with the defendant’s consent, the complaint may be filed in the plaintiff’s county of residence regardless of whether the defendant has moved from the state of Georgia or not.
A complaint for divorce must be filed in the superior court of the defendant’s county of residency, although there may be some exceptions to this rule. For instance, if the defendant has recently moved to another county within Georgia or out of the state of Georgia, the plaintiff may proceed in his or her own county of residency if that county was also the domicile of the marriage prior to the defendant moving. Additionally, with the defendant’s consent, the complaint may be filed in the plaintiff’s county of residence regardless of whether the defendant has moved from the state of Georgia or not.
