Georgia divorce timeline (2026)
Georgia is one of the faster states for an agreed divorce because the wait is only 31 days from service. Add the court's scheduling time and most uncontested cases wrap up in roughly one to two months from filing to a signed decree.
Residency requirement
One spouse must have lived in Georgia for 6 months before filing
Waiting period
31 daysAn uncontested divorce can be granted no sooner than 31 days after the defendant is served.
- 1
Meet residency
Confirm one spouse has lived in Georgia for six months.
- 2
File in the right county
File the petition in the superior court where the defendant lives.
- 3
Serve or acknowledge
Serve your spouse, or have them sign an acknowledgment of service.
- 4
31-day waiting period
The divorce can be granted no sooner than 31 days after service.
- 5
Final judgment and decree
The judge signs the decree, ending the marriage.
In short, expect a 31-day waiting period in Georgia, plus your county's scheduling time. Our filing checklist keeps the stages in order.
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