To get divorced in Georgia, you have to meet the residency requirements. You’re a Georgia resident if
- You’ve lived in Georgia for the past six months.
- You’re getting divorced from someone else who’s lived in Georgia for the past six months.
Those six months are measured from the time you file the divorce. So if you’ve moved from Georgia to another state and want to come back to Georgia to get a divorce, you have to start the six months all over again.
Does my spouse have to be a resident? Nope. As long as you meet the residency requirement, you can file your divorce in a Georgia court.
What about changing addresses within those six months? That’s fine, as long they’re all in Gerogia.
What about after filing? You’re free to go. The residency requirement is just for when you file. After you file, both you and your spouse can move to a different state.
How do you show that you’re a Georgia resident? First, you can’t claim that you’re a resident somewhere else. Second, anything that makes it look like you live here. Examples: driver’s license, utilities bills, bank accounts, voter registration, library cards.
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