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Is Georgia's Residency Rule Jurisdictional?
The six month residency requirement is subject matter jurisdiction, not a pleading formality, and it cannot be waived or agreed around.
Read MoreWho Proves Residency in a Georgia Divorce?
The spouse who files bears the burden of proving Georgia residency, and the court must give that spouse a chance to present evidence.
Read MoreDiligent Search Before Service by Publication
Georgia courts require a real effort to locate a missing spouse before allowing service by publication, and a thin affidavit will not survive review.
Read MoreHague Service in a Georgia Family Case
Georgia's service statute points to the Hague Service Convention for a spouse abroad, and Georgia courts treat the treaty as binding here.
Read MoreServing a Spouse in Another Country
Georgia allows service of divorce papers abroad, but the statute must be followed exactly -- the clerk, not your lawyer, has to mail them.
Read MoreServing an Out-of-State Spouse by Publication
A Georgia court can let you serve a spouse who lives out of state by newspaper notice, but only after you try personal service at any address you know.
Read MoreServing Divorce Papers on a Georgia Spouse
If your spouse lives in Georgia, the divorce papers must be handed over in person or left at home with an adult who actually lives there.
Read MoreWhat a Publication Divorce Can and Cannot Do
A Georgia divorce served by publication can end the marriage and divide Georgia property, but usually cannot order alimony, child support, or fees.
Read MoreDivorce Venue When a Spouse Is in Prison
A prison sentence is not a voluntary move, so a Georgia divorce against an incarcerated spouse belongs in the county where they lived before confinement.
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