Divorce without minor or property in Georgia

[Nashmusah 29]

Please can anyone help me know how the state of Georgia goes with a divorce in court !!!

my wife filled for a divorce without minor or properties after our five years of marriage  and will like to know weather I should get a lawyer or deal it myself . 
Any good advice is welcome  .

Thanks 🙏🏿 

Edited January 5, 2022 by Nashmusah

[JeanneAdil 6,606]

its always best to consult a lawyer and pay the consultation fee to  understand where u stand in this process

i am not a lawyer and no one should give legal advice except one

what will matter is 

1.  any children?

2.  any property?

3. who has work to pay for property

5. who is the USC?

these are things a lawyer will go over and guide u thru the process including things like paying annulment / child support and property distribution including house,  furniture and cars

 

so, yes ,   at least a consultation visit with a divorce lawyer 

 

i found the following about a 50 50 state which Georgia is

Is Ga A 50 50 state in divorce?

 

Georgia is an equitable distribution state, and courts will attempt to distribute assets in a divorce in a fair and equitable way, but not necessarily with a 50-50 split. ... There are several factors governing the division of assets that can impact the final outcome in many possible ways.Mar 16, 2021

[Justus Forever 85]

5 hours ago, Nashmusah said:

Please can anyone help me know how the state of Georgia goes with a divorce in court !!!

my wife filled for a divorce without minor or properties after our five years of marriage  and will like to know weather I should get a lawyer or deal it myself . 
Any good advice is welcome  .

Thanks 🙏🏿 

I filed my own my ex and I have no children and no property he didn't have to come to court only the person filing once on the stand they will ask if she wants her maiden name back if so it's best to do it with the courts right then. The only thing if you both agree on the divorce just sign the paper if not they will put it in the news paper in 30 days no response they don't need a signature and the would be it. I'm not a lawyer but I live in GA and did my own so i can speak on this one now only if you share nothing and by your question i can speak on this and no you don't need a lawyer

[TBoneTX 45,825]

3 hours ago, Justus Forever said:

no you don't need a lawyer

Dangerous to recommend.  It's safest to have a consultation, at least.

[JeanneAdil 6,606]

3 hours ago, Justus Forever said:

I filed my own my ex and I have no children and no property he didn't have to come to court only the person filing once on the stand they will ask if she wants her maiden name back if so it's best to do it with the courts right then. The only thing if you both agree on the divorce just sign the paper if not they will put it in the news paper in 30 days no response they don't need a signature and the would be it. I'm not a lawyer but I live in GA and did my own so i can speak on this one now only if you share nothing and by your question i can speak on this and no you don't need a lawyer

It is just a small consultaiton fee to talk to a lawyer 

and to change a name after divorce in GA,  it must be done separately and there is a fee

 

How do you go back to your maiden name after a divorce in Georgia?

 

Name Change After the Divorce Is Finalized

According to GeorgiaGov, you'll need to submit a petition to your local Superior Court describing why you'd like to change your name (e.g. you have recently been divorced).Oct 23, 2019

 

How much does it cost to change your name back to your maiden name in Georgia?

 

There is $89.95 fee to change your name in Georgia. The Georgia court has a separate filing fees like other courts in the United States

 

Who pays for this may be in the divorce degree itself / that's why lawyers are needed to understand the courts and "what someone can stick to either party"

 

No kids and no property should be easy but i have heard of people fighting over a pet

[Justus Forever 85]

I did my own here in ga and the divorce paper have a question do you want to keep your name or change it back to your maiden name. I checked the box to go back to my maiden name after divorce good thing I did because it's $300 to change it later. I paid for mine $175 to do my own to have them served more money but to have it announced in the paper free or they just sign witch would be called a non contestant divorced. Yes that petition has that question on it to have your name changed it took me 3 months for it to be final. There is a fee you pay after filing oh and you have to read it yourself the decree in front of the judge on the stand. I did mine in 2017 my friend I help did hers in 2020 

[Justus Forever 85]

I'm speaking on experience I said I was not a lawyer if it was something I didn't go through I wouldn't of commented 

[Justus Forever 85]

Oh to add it's 2 different divorce decrees make sure you get the gold seal one

[SteveInBostonI130 3,477]

3 hours ago, Justus Forever said:

I'm speaking on experience I said I was not a lawyer if it was something I didn't go through I wouldn't of commented 

It's not your experience or comment that may be of issue.  It is the suggestion that someone else would not need a lawyer that is "iffy".

 

Each divorce is unique.  There are 2 people involved and depending on the personalities and circumstance, both parties may mutually agree to a non contesting divorce and things can be done simply.  

 

The issue is how to prevent the other party from requesting or demanding something that you thought is settled and agreed upon.  A lawyer can look over any agreement you have drafted and comment on any issues that may arise.  That is, if the agreement looks iron clad or if there is something left out that can come back to haunt one party or another.

 

 

[Justus Forever 85]

Ok I'm going to leave it at that but have you divorced in ga since 2017 and 2020. Sorry for sharing my experience in ga and getting a divorce in ga been here 18 years.  LIKE I SAID I'M NOT A LAWYER BUT WAS GOING OFF THE QUESTION. you must be helping with lawyer fees my bad. Now don't keep coming for me my opinion and voicing what I want through. Sorry again

[TBoneTX 45,825]

Your sharing of your experience is valuable, like the previous poster said.  

[Chancy 6,243]

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