The increase in divorce has its effect, directly or indirectly, on virtually every family in the country. The following information is designed to summarize briefly Georgia's Divorce Laws.
Marriage is a civil contract which the State has an interest in preserving.
Accordingly, the marriage relationship can be dissolved only as provided by law, by either a divorce or an annulment. It also may be altered by a decree of separation granted by our Courts. In Georgia there are thirteen grounds for divorce. It is not necessary to show that there was any fault or wrongdoing by either party. As an example, one fault ground is adultery.