Cheapest Way to File for Divorce in Georgia
In Georgia, divorce costs vary. The cost depends on whether the divorce is uncontested or contested. Uncontested means both parties know how they want to divide the assets, bills and visitation -- if minor children are involved. As of 2011, uncontested divorces can cost up to $5,000 if an attorney is hired. Contested divorces cost more than uncontested divorces because they can sometimes take years to settle if the parties can't reach an agreement on splitting the assets, bills and child visitation. To file for divorce in Georgia, a spouse can contact the Clerk of the Superior Court's office for divorce forms, hire an attorney or pay for the forms from an online company. The most inexpensive and efficient way to file for divorce in Georgia is to not contest the divorce and to file by purchasing an online divorce kit.
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Divorce Kits
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Online divorce kits are legal in Georgia. Online divorce kits are for uncontested or no-fault divorces only. If both parties meet Georgia's residency requirements for a married couple, agree on all reasons why the marriage is ending, sign all required documents, acknowledge the wife is not pregnant and pay court administration fees, a divorce is possible in as few as 31 days. The kit includes all the necessary forms.
Purchase Online Divorce Kit
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Choose an online divorce kit that pertains to your divorce situation by typing "Georgia online divorce kit prices" into your Internet search engine; kits range from $14.97 to $299, as of 2011. Prices vary according to the free services offered by each company, such as online assistance and will preparation. There are three common types of divorce kits offered to Georgia couples seeking a divorce. The property with children kit covers couples who have assets and dependent children. The property with no children kit is for couples who have assets but no dependents. The no property and no children kit is for couples who have no assets and no children together.
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Sign Paperwork
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Each spouse must be available to sign all the divorce forms in the kit. The divorce forms cover alimony, income tax obligations and child visitation rights. The divorce kits provide a money-back guarantee if any forms are not included, or if a divorce is not granted.
Submit Paperwork
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Online kits provide step-by-step instructions on how to file the forms at your local courthouse. Once all forms have been submitted to the court and the administrative court fees have been paid, a court date will be set for a hearing. Court fees range from $100 to $400 and must be paid directly to the court. Once the judge approves the paperwork, the court will issue a certificate of divorce.
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