Cost of Divorce in Georgia

The cost of a Georgia divorce varies from case to case. This is due to a large number of factors that impact the total cost of a Georgia divorce. The factors that affect the cost of a divorce in Georgia include, but is not limited to, court fees, attorney fees, document preparation fees, trial fees, and other expenses related to settlement of a case such as mediation. For these reasons you should look at total divorce cost.

It is imperative to contact the clerk’s office in the County in which you file in order to obtain the exact filing fee. The court fee is less than $300. We will give you instructions on who to contact along with their contact information.

How can I save money on my Georgia divorce?

You can save on a divorce in Georgia by completing your divorce by agreement. By reaching an agreement you do not have to pay attorneys to litigate the issues of your divorce. By not overpaying for attorney services and fees you can control the cost of your divorce. Keep in mind that most all divorce cases end by agreement even if you spend thousands preparing for a court battle. In such cases you spend all your money paying an attorney to assist you in reaching an agreement with your spouse.

What is an agreed divorce?

An agreed divorce is where you and your spouse reach an agreement on the issues of your divorce before you file for your divorce. The agreement should cover how you would divide your marital property and debts and if you have children determine how you will handle child support timesharing. By reaching this agreement you can save thousands by completing an uncontested divorce.

What does this website offer?

Through this website, you can complete an agreed divorce 100% online. The website makes the process as simple and easy as possible. You answer a series of questions online and then submit your answers. The online attorney reviews and then prepares all the paperwork for you based on your situation and circumstances. Then, you and your spouse review and approve it the documents. Next, you and your spouse will sign and notarize the paperwork. Not all the courts in Georgia will accept documents signed and notarized using an online notary. Should your county court be one of those we will let you and and you will simply sign and notarize your documents with a lcoal notary. Our online notary service is convenient and can be completed using a smartphone, tablet, or computer. After the documents are signed and notarized we then E-file all your paperwork for you. We file it with the appropriate Superior Court. The online attorney manages communications with the court and judge in order to finalize your divorce. It’s really that simple provided your spouse cooperates and you both are in agreement on the terms of your divorce.

What does your service cost?

Our comprehensive online divorce service is offered at a pay-per-step pricing model. This approach allows you to manage the cost of your divorce and the timing of your payments according to your schedule and financial ability. This flexible payment option makes it easier to proceed with your divorce at a pace and budget that suits you.

Our service is broken down into two phases: (1) Case Initiation $195 and (2) Case Finalization $475 (this price includes the mandatory court fees of $280.) The pricing is simple, affordable, and fair. Again, we manage your agreed divorce for you from start to finish. Others simply draft documents that may or may not be sufficient and require you to navigate the court processes and communications alone.

STEP 1: (Case Initiation)

1. Qualification: You answer questions to determine if you qualify for divorce in Georgia and complete an agreed divorce online.
2. Online Questionnaire: You answer a series of questions about your situation and circumstances.
3. Attorney Review and Paperwork Preparation: An online attorney reviews all your answers and prepares all necessary paperwork.
4. Review and Approval: You and your spouse review and approve the prepared documents.

Step 2: (Case Finalization)

1. Signing and Notarization Documents: Most counties accept online notarization, allowing you to sign and notarize documents via smartphone, tablet, or computer.
2. Court E-Filing: The service e-files all your paperwork with the appropriate Circuit Court.
3. Court Communications: The online attorney manages all communications with the court and judge to finalize the divorce.
4. Divorce Granted: The judge will grant your divorce, ending your marriage.

There is a mandatory court filing fee, which is separate from our service fees. The court filing fee is about $280, as it varies slightly by county in Georgia. We collect $280 for the court fee. Most people choose to pay the court fee at the same time they pay their Step 2, the final service fee. You can pay them separately, but Step 2 can’t be started until you have paid both the final service fee and the court fee. The court fee is paid to us, and we pay the court when we e-file your paperwork with the court.

Court fees are non-refundable once we pay them to the court. The court does not issue refunds for any reason whatsoever. Our service fees are non-refundable, but we often make an exception and refund some of the service fee should you choose to stop the process for any reason. The refund amount is based on how far in Step 1 or Step 2 you get before stopping your case. For example, if you start Step 1 and then decide to stop your case, and the attorney hasn’t drafted your paperwork, we will issue you a 50% refund.

In addition to our online divorce pay-per-step pricing, we offer highly discounted
pay-per-need services.

Pay-Per-Need Optional Services:

Quitclaim Deed: $199

Parenting Plan, Child Support Calculation and Order: $55

Vehicle Power of Attorney: $25

Unnotarized Document Revisions: $50

Notarized Document Revisions: $80

Attorney Notice of Appearance: $250

Attorney Zoom Hearing: $500

Attorney In-Person Hearing: $1,000

Motion to Dismiss: $45

Filing Fee Waiver: $0