Preparation of Divorce Papers

Divorce paperwork can be confusing. There are a lot of forms. Fill them out wrong and the courthouse staff won’t help because they can’t give legal advice. Your case can get stuck in limbo for months or years with no direction.

Our office gets clients who come to us after they filed fill-in-the blank divorce papers. The judge keeps rejecting them. No one will explain what is wrong or how to fix it. Unfortunately, it costs more to correct papers filed with errors than to do it right the first time.

Our experienced family law attorney Julie Ernst prepares papers that avoid costly problems in the future. Fill-in-the-blank or online generated forms can cause problems that cost more later.

Poorly worded parenting plans and agreements that aren’t specific enough can cause you to go back to court later, incurring thousands in attorney’s fees. Or worse, you might end up losing out on what your entitled to, or get stuck paying your ex’s debts.

We take information, answer questions and work with you the way that’s most convenient for your schedule and budget, whether by phone, email, fax, mail or virtual meeting.

Once your divorce papers are drafted, you’ll receive a copy to review and approve. We’ll answer questions and make whatever changes or corrections you’d like. When you feel comfortable with them, they’re ready for signing and filing.

Signing Divorce Papers

Since the Corona virus, our office has developed a way to use divorce papers notarized online. There are also mobile notaries who will come to your door and notarize divorce papers from a safe distance.

If you prefer signing in person, we’ll provide assistance and let you know your options wherever you are. Most courthouses, banks, copy shops, Federal Express, UPS Stores and embassies have notaries on-site.

Our flat fee Georgia uncontested divorce papers are drafted so that if you like, you and your spouse can sign together, or separately on different days, from different locations.

We’ve done plenty of divorces where both spouses are on active duty in the military, each living in separate foreign countries, and neither returned to the United States to get divorced. If your spouse lives in another state, it’s generally not necessary for them to return to Georgia.

Filing Your Divorce with the Court

Once your papers are signed, they’re ready for filing with the court, which can be done electronically, by mail, or in person. If you prefer to file them yourself, we’ll explain each step and remain available to answer questions until your uncontested divorce is completed. If you’d like us to file them for you, we’ll keep you informed throughout the entire process.

Getting the Decree Signed

Most Georgia flat fee uncontested divorce cases can be completed start to finish within about six weeks, often without ever stepping into the courthouse.

With today’s technology, a lot of couples can get divorced without ever leaving home. Our virtual office and streamlined method combines personal service with decades of divorce filing experience. Your divorce is final when the judge signs your divorce decree and files it with the Clerk of Superior Court.

All Done

Once the decree is signed and filed, you’re officially divorced and can make a fresh start with peace of mind.