Divorce & Family Lawyers in Georgia

To file for divorce in Georgia, at least one spouse must have lived in the state for six months. Georgia is a no fault state, so most divorces cite an irretrievably broken marriage, and an uncontested divorce can be final about a month after the papers are served.

Property is divided by equitable distribution, not a 50/50 split. Child support follows Georgia's income shares worksheet, custody is decided on the best interest of the child, and a child who is 14 or older can state a preference that the judge weighs. Family lawyers also handle legitimation for unmarried fathers, modifications, contempt actions and protective orders.

The 579 divorce and family lawyers here are ranked by rating and review volume. Use the city links below to find one who practices in your county's Superior Court, where family cases are heard.