Because the dissolution of a marriage is a serious legal matter, a person entering into or already involved in the breakup of a marriage should have competent legal advice from an attorney. There are 13 grounds for divorce in Georgia. The most common is that the marriage is irretrievably broken. There are also twelve fault grounds, including cruel treatment and adultery, that are rarely used. Annulments Unlike a divorce that dissolves a valid marriage, an annulment is a legal decree that a marriage never occurred.
Annulments are rare and only granted in unusual circumstances.
There is no waiting period in Georgia. However parties should reflect carefully on divorce, and should try to resolve the questions of alimony, child custody, child support and division of property. These are complicated questions which should require the advice of counsel. If you and your spouse can agree on the resolution of the issues, a separation and property settlement agreement can save money and time. To be valid, a separation agreement must be in writing and meet certain other requirements.