📍 Georgia · 2026

How Much Does a Divorce Cost in Georgia?

Real numbers for Georgia — filing fees, attorney rates, contested vs. uncontested costs, county breakdowns, and what you can do to reduce your total.

✓ Filing fees verified against Georgia court records · Updated July 2026

Filing Fee
$210
Court filing cost
Attorney Rate
$260/hr
Avg in Georgia
Uncontested
$4,500
Avg total cost
Contested
$19,000
Avg total cost
Waiting Period
30 days
Mandatory minimum
Property Law
Equitable Split
equitable state

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Divorce Costs in Georgia: The Full Breakdown

The cost of divorce in Georgia ranges from roughly $2,700 for a simple uncontested case to $30,400 or more for a contested divorce that goes to trial. The single biggest factor is not the state — it is how much you and your spouse disagree.

Georgia has a 30-day waiting period. Fault grounds including adultery can affect alimony awards.

Divorce TypeLow EstimateTypicalHigh Estimate
Uncontested, no children$210$885$4,500
Uncontested with children$2,700$4,500$6,750
Contested, no trial$10,450$19,000$30,400
Contested, goes to trial$30,400$36,100$50,000+
Savings going uncontestedUp to $14,500 per spouse
The most important number The difference between uncontested and contested in Georgia is approximately $14,500 per spouse. That is money that stays in your family rather than going to attorneys.

⚖️ Georgia Filing Fees by County

The court filing fee in Georgia is paid when you submit your divorce petition to the court. This is a fixed, unavoidable cost regardless of whether your divorce is contested or uncontested.

Filing fee note: $210 statewide average

Fulton County (Atlanta)$224
Gwinnett$210
Cobb$215
DeKalb$210
Chatham (Savannah)$210

💼 Attorney Fees in Georgia

Divorce attorney hourly rates in Georgia average $260 per hour.

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Filing fees based on Georgia court records as of July 2026. This is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice.