Legal Question in Family Law in Georgia

Trial by Jury for Divorce

Someone told me you can no longer have a trial by a jury for divorce in the state of Georgia. Is that correct?


Asked on 3/12/07, 2:07 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Stephen Worrall The Manely Firm, P.C.

Re: Trial by Jury for Divorce

No. In Georgia, juries can decide the financial issues such as child support, alimony, and property division. The judge decides any issues of custody and attorney's fees in those cases.

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Answered on 3/12/07, 2:17 pm
Glen Ashman Ashman Law Office also dba Glen Ashman Attorney

Re: Trial by Jury for Divorce

It's false. While rare (and very expensive), one still can have a jury trial. Certain issues however are decided by the Judge.

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Answered on 3/12/07, 3:51 pm
Charles W. Field Charles W. Field, Attorney at Law

Re: Trial by Jury for Divorce

Your question makes the point that you may act in error by relying on the advice of someone who is not a lawyer. Of course you can have a jury trial in a divorce case.

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Answered on 3/16/07, 5:30 pm


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