Divorce in Columbus, GA

Divorce in Columbus, GA

In Columbus, GA you may sometimes get a default divorce. The court will give a divorce by “default” if you file for divorce and your spouse doesn’t respond to the petition despite proper service. In a default divorce, the divorce is given even though your spouse doesn’t take part in the court proceedings at all.

Columbus, GA allows 'irreconcilable differences' type of no fault divorces as well as fault divorces. No fault divorce law does away with the need of "proof of fault" by providing for the dissolution of a marriage on the grounds that the relationship is no longer viable. You must stay in Georgia for 6 months before you can file a divorce. If you stay out of state, you can file against a Georgia resident. There is no legal separation period necessary, and the divorce may be filed on the date of separation. Also, the parties may be considered separated for the purpose of divorce and still continue to live in the same home.

Columbus, GA offers the option of “no-fault” divorce. In a no-fault divorce, you need not to prove that your spouse is responsible for your decision to seek divorce, you merely inform the judge that you and your spouse have “irreconcilable differences” or have suffered an “irremediable breakdown” of your relationship.

In Columbus, GA you must get a divorce to end your marriage if your common law marriage was created before 1/1/97. State of Georgia has strict residency rules for divorce filings. You must fulfill the residency requirements if you want to file for divorce in Georgia. If this issue concerns you, contact an attorney who is an expert in this area.