Legal Question in Family Law in Georgia

I was a Georgia resident and just moved to South Carolina in January 2012. I got married on December 20th 2012. Am I still considered a Georgia resident. I have a Georgia driver's license still. And I want to file for a divorce, Can I file through Georgia? Does it have to be the same county I lived in?


Asked on 4/01/12, 1:01 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Glen Ashman Ashman Law Office also dba Glen Ashman Attorney

You became a South Carolina resident in January 2012. Unless your spouse still lives in Georgia, you cannot file in Georgia/

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Answered on 4/01/12, 2:37 pm
Tahira Piraino Tahira P. Piraino

You have to file where your spouse resides which is South Carolina. Even if you return to Georgia, there is a 6 month residency rule prior to filing for a divorce. You need to speak with an attorney.

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Answered on 3/25/13, 12:53 pm


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