Georgia State Laws
Updated for 2026
Georgia Divorce Laws
Your complete guide to divorce in Georgia. Georgia offers both fault and no-fault grounds with equitable property distribution.
Understanding Georgia Divorce Law
Property Division
Georgia follows Equitable Distribution. Only marital property is divided; separate property remains with original owner.
Fair DivisionGrounds for Divorce
No-Fault: Marriage is irretrievably broken
Fault: Adultery, desertion, mental incapacity, drug addiction, conviction of offense involving moral turpitude, cruel treatment, habitual intoxication
13 Total GroundsChild Custody
Georgia courts consider the best interests of the child. Joint custody is available but sole custody is also common.
Best InterestsChild Support
Georgia uses the Income Shares Model with detailed worksheets.
Income Shares ModelChild Custody Factors
1
Love and affection between child and parents
2
Love and affection between child and siblings
3
Capacity to give child guidance and education
4
Knowledge and familiarity of each parent with child
5
Capacity to provide food, clothing, medical care
6
Home environment of each parent
7
Stability of family unit
8
Mental and physical health of parents
Spousal Support
Temporary Alimony
Support during divorce proceedings
Rehabilitative Alimony
Support for spouse to become self-supporting
Permanent Alimony
Ongoing support for longer marriages
Key Statutes
O.C.G.A. 19-5-3
Grounds for Divorce
Comprehensive grounds including no-fault
O.C.G.A. 19-5-13
Property Division
Equitable division of marital property
O.C.G.A. 19-9-3
Child Custody
Best interests of child standard
O.C.G.A. 19-6-15
Child Support
Child support guidelines
Recent Changes
2024
Child Support Guidelines Update
Georgia updated income thresholds and adjustment factors in child support calculations.
2023
Parenting Plan Requirements
Enhanced requirements for detailed parenting plans in contested custody cases.
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