Divorce — No Kids in DeKalb County, Georgia
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DeKalb County Courthouse, 556 North McDonough Street, Room G-210, Decatur, GA 30030
404-371-2836
DeKalb County note: 6-month Georgia residency required before filing (O.C.G.A. 19-5-2); file in the county of the respondent's residence (petitioner's county if respondent is out of state or consents). No-minor-children cases skip parenting seminar/child-support addenda. Respondent's signed Acknowledgment of Service avoids the sheriff service fee. Clerk's Civil & Family page: divorce filing fee 217 USD effective 2024-07-01. HARD REJECT RULE: a Vital Statistics Report (clerk Forms & Orders) MUST be submitted with the initial divorce filing or the eFile envelope is rejected. Sheriff service via DeKalb Sheriff's Civil Process Unit (Room G-6, courthouse ground floor) at the statutory 50 USD rate (O.C.G.A. 15-16-21). Mandatory eFileGA since 2017; Family Law Information Center 404-687-3990 for pro se packets.
DeKalb County FAQ
- Where do I file a divorce — no kids in DeKalb County?
- DeKalb County Clerk of Superior Court, DeKalb County Courthouse, 556 North McDonough Street, Room G-210, Decatur, GA 30030 (404-371-2836).
- How much does it cost to file in DeKalb County?
- About $267 to start — the $217 filing fee plus first-defendant service. Fees are set by the county and can change; confirm with the clerk before filing.
- Can I e-file in DeKalb County?
- E-filing is available.
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