Georgia Divorce Cost Calculator

Georgia divorce filing fees are set county by county. In Fulton County, the fee is $223. Add how the papers will be served, whether you have children and whether you agree, to total the court costs from Georgia's official fee schedules. Runs in your browser; nothing is stored.

Georgia fees checked against official court sources on October 24, 2026.

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Estimated court costs in Georgia

  • Filing fee (Fulton County example; your county may differ) Source$223
  • Serving the papers (spouse signs the acceptance form) Source$0
  • Court costs you pay$223

Also note: Each superior court clerk sets its own court costs; Fulton County's schedule effective July 1, 2024 lists $223 for a divorce.

In Fulton County, court costs run from about $223 on the cheapest route to $273 or more on a contested case with sheriff service (court costs only, not lawyer fees). Other counties in Georgia charge different amounts.

An estimate from official fee schedules, not a bill. The fee your court clerk charges on the day you file is the one that counts. (October 24, 2026)

Georgia divorce filing fee

Georgia divorce filing fees are set county by county. In Fulton County, the fee is $223. (source)

Each superior court clerk sets its own court costs; Fulton County's schedule effective July 1, 2024 lists $223 for a divorce.

The case is filed in the Georgia Superior Court (county clerk).

Serving divorce papers in Georgia

Your spouse can sign the Acknowledgment of Service instead of being served, which costs nothing. (form)

Service by the sheriff costs $50 (Fulton County Clerk's schedule: sheriff's service fee per copy served). (source)

Fee waiver in Georgia

If you cannot afford the fees, file the Affidavit of Eligibility to Proceed In Forma Pauperis (Pauper's Affidavit) (O.C.G.A. 9-15-2). The filer swears that because of indigent status they are unable to pay the costs of the proceeding and answers questions about income and assets; the judge decides. (source)

The court or clerk decides whether to grant it and which fees it covers; filing the form does not guarantee a waiver.

Lawyer fees in Georgia

Clio reports an average billed family-law rate of $360 an hour in Georgia for 2025. (source) It is an average across lawyers, not a quote. Enter a lawyer's estimated hours above to price them, or enter the rate you were quoted.

Without a lawyer, court costs in Fulton County run from about $223 on the cheapest route to $273 or more on a contested case with sheriff service; other counties in Georgia charge different amounts.

What this page does not do

  • It does not file anything. Divorce cases are filed with the Georgia Superior Court (county clerk).
  • It does not quote lawyer fees; it prices only the hours you enter.
  • It does not decide fee-waiver eligibility; the court does.
  • It is not legal advice.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a divorce in Georgia?

Georgia divorce filing fees are set county by county. In Fulton County, the fee is $223. If your spouse signs the Acknowledgment of Service, there is no service fee. Lawyer fees are extra; Clio's 2025 average billed family-law rate in Georgia is $360 an hour.

How much does it cost to file for divorce in Georgia?

It depends on the county. In Fulton County it is $223. Check the fee schedule of the court where you file.

Can I get my divorce filing fee waived in Georgia?

You can ask. File the Affidavit of Eligibility to Proceed In Forma Pauperis (Pauper's Affidavit). The filer swears that because of indigent status they are unable to pay the costs of the proceeding and answers questions about income and assets; the judge decides. The court or clerk decides whether to grant it.

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Last checked October 24, 2026 against official sources.

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