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
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Calculate My Georgia Divorce Cost →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 Type | Low Estimate | Typical | High 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 uncontested | Up to $14,500 per spouse | ||
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 |
Divorce attorney hourly rates in Georgia average $260 per hour.
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Open Georgia Calculator →Filing fees based on Georgia court records as of July 2026. This is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice.