Divorce Cost in Georgia (2026)

Complete guide to divorce costs across 18 cities in Georgia. Find filing fees, attorney rates, and total cost estimates.

$256
Filing Fee
$1,944
Avg Uncontested
$19,438
Avg Contested
18
Cities Covered

Georgia Divorce Laws

Divorce TypeBoth
Property DivisionEquitable Distribution
Waiting Period30 days
Residency Requirement6 months

Divorce Costs by City in Georgia

CityPopulationUncontestedContestedAttorney Rate
Atlanta498,715$2,349$24,051$299/hr
Columbus202,824$1,880$18,708$232/hr
Augusta-Richmond County197,350$1,901$18,931$235/hr
Savannah147,780$1,971$19,748$245/hr
Athens-Clarke County119,980$2,006$20,133$250/hr
Sandy Springs99,770$1,992$19,973$248/hr
Roswell94,034$1,894$18,858$234/hr
Macon89,981$1,936$19,365$240/hr
Johns Creek82,788$1,859$18,493$229/hr
Albany76,185$1,852$18,388$228/hr
Warner Robins72,531$1,908$19,031$236/hr
Alpharetta62,298$1,866$18,536$230/hr
Marietta59,089$1,936$19,343$240/hr
Valdosta56,481$1,957$19,611$243/hr
Smyrna53,438$1,915$19,126$237/hr
Brookhaven50,603$1,964$19,649$244/hr
Dunwoody47,591$1,908$19,023$236/hr
Peachtree Corners40,059$1,901$18,926$235/hr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to file for divorce in Georgia?
The court filing fee for divorce in Georgia is $256. Total costs range from $1,944 for an uncontested divorce to $19,438 or more for a contested case.
How long does a divorce take in Georgia?
Georgia requires a waiting period of 30 days and 6 months of residency. Uncontested divorces typically take 2-4 months; contested cases can take over a year.
Is Georgia a community property or equitable distribution state?
Georgia follows equitable distribution for dividing marital assets during divorce.