DeKalb County Resources
Divorce in DeKalb County
Georgia law allows for each County to have their own
procedures and/or rules for hearing and adjudicating family law/divorce cases. This means that cases
in Fulton County often work differently than cases in DeKalb County. Before you begin the
divorce process, you must first know the county where you will file your divorce. You may be wondering, "how do I know if I need to file my divorce in DeKalb County?" While this process can sometimes be complex, generally speaking - if you and your spouse live
together in DeKalb County, your divorce will likely be filed in DeKalb County Superior
Court. For those of you that live separately from your spouse, your divorce could be filed in the county that your spouse lives in.
How do I file for Divorce in DeKalb?
As previously mentioned, it is important to know which county you will be filing your divorce in. Divorce and Family Law cases filed
in DeKalb County are heard by the DeKalb County Superior Court. When filing for an Adoption or
Divorce within DeKalb County, you must first pay a "filing fee." This fee
typically ranges from $213.00-$218.00 depending on your case. Once the fee is
processed, you or your lawyer will fill out and submit a series of DeKalb County divorce forms. These
forms could include information surrounding child support, alimony, child custody, property division, adoptions,
and other areas of family law. To help you find which DeKalb County divorce forms you need, we
offer a comprehensive list of free divorce forms below. Although you may take on the
divorce process by yourself, many people choose to hire a divorce lawyer. An
experienced and local divorce lawyer will typically draft, and file all the forms
you need within your case. If necessary, they will also zealously represent you
in the court room. It is critical that you hire a lawyer with experience practicing Family
Law and Divorce in DeKalb County. This is because they will often be familiar
with the specific rules, procedures, and judge preferences in DeKalb.
As a firm, Meriwether & Tharp has served Georgians
in and around DeKalb County for over 20 years. Over those years, our team of experienced family law and divorce lawyers have gained meaningful experience with the
DeKalb County Divorce Process. If you need help filing your divorce, please
call (678) 879-9000 for a free telephone consultation with one of Meriwether
& Tharp's divorce attorneys.
Free Dekalb County Divorce Forms
Critical Divorce and Family Law Forms
Packets
Divorce With Children
Divorce Without Children
Parenting Seminars
School Calendars
DeKalb County Superior Court
Location
Address: 556 N. McDonough Street, Decatur Georgia 30030
Judges
Chief Judge Asha F. Jackson, Judge Courtney L. Johnson, Judge Yolanda C. Parker-Smith, Judge Shondeana C. Morris, Judge Gregory A. Adams, Judge Stacey K. Hydrick, Judge LaTisha Dear Jackson, Judge Linda W. Hunter, Judge Mark Anthony Scott, Judge Tangela Barrie.
Additional Information
For more information on the DeKalb County Superior Court, call or visit the link below.
How do I Select a Divorce Lawyer?
With numerous divorce lawyers and divorce law firms in the marketplace, how are you supposed to select the best one for you? Each person's case had unique issues that individual to that person. To select the best lawyer for your particular case, you need to make sure that you spend time calling and "interviewing" attorneys so that you can determine which lawyer took the time to answer all of your questions fully and provide you with a realistic path to your goals.