How to complete a "do it yourself" divorce in Georgia?

Do it yourself divorce proceedings are allowed in Georgia. Georgia is a no fault divorce state, though they make it clear from the start that the process is not easy. However, you can take much of the work out of the process by using online sites such as completecase.com. In fact, with Complete Case you can complete your do it yourself divorce papers in as little as 20 minutes. More complex cases may take longer, but the simple do it yourself divorce paperwork can be ready for your review in 20 minutes. The process works like this:

Four Steps to A Georgia Divorce

Step 1: Take the QUIZ: Take the online quiz to see if you meet the requirements for a do it yourself divorce in George. Georgia recognizes no fault (do it yourself) and fault-cause divorces (those involving lawyers.) The three question quiz asks about residency and the aim is to make sure you qualify for a divorce in Georgia.

Step 2: Create a Divorce Petition: Fill out the paperwork for your do it yourself divorce. Complete Case makes this process easy and painless. It sounds like a difficult task, but it is really not difficult. The system will ask you a series of questions about your marriage. The questions make the process easy. You will be asked questions about:

• Who you are and what your spouses name is.
• Where you were married and when you were married.
• All of the properties that you and your spouse own. It will ask you for a list of property that is considered community property.
• All of the debts from before and during your marriage.
• About children, pregnancy, and child rearing obligations. Note: The state of Georgia will decide how child custody and support is awarded, even if you and your spouse agree to something different. Georgia takes child rearing and support seriously. The judge will rule in the best interest of your child regardless of what arrangement you and your spouse have made.
• Military service
• Special debts like money owed to a parent.

Once all of the questions have been answered, you can save your work and then print the documents. You should review them and make any corrections necessary. Then print two copies. One goes to your spouse for review and signature and one you must review and sign. By signing the forms, you and your spouse are agreeing to the legal terms outlined in the forms.

Step 3: Filing your Divorce Petition: File the forms. The forms are filed in Superior Court and only in the county in which your spouse lives. If your spouse has moved out of the state of Georgia, you may be permitted to file your do it yourself divorce in the county in which you live.

Step 4: The Decision: The review process can take as little as one month. It can take up to multiple years if your divorce is complicated. The judge will review your forms, and if they approve your divorce, you will receive a copy stating such 30 days after you have filed your do it yourself divorce.