Georgia Legal Costs & Filing Information
Verified filing fees, courts and requirements for common legal processes in Georgia. Every figure links to the official source it came from, with the date it was last checked.
Divorce in Georgia
- Filing fee:
- $200–$230
- Minimum time to decree:
- 31 days after service
- Residency requirement:
- 6 months in Georgia
- Where to file:
- Superior Court
Verified 2026-08-24
Small Claims in Georgia
- Claim limit:
- $15,000
- Filing fee:
- ≈$45–$60 + $25–$50 service per defendant
- Attorneys:
- Allowed (not required)
- Court:
- Magistrate Court
Verified 2026-08-24
Probate in Georgia
- Probate filing fee:
- ≈$150–$250
- Small-estate options:
- No general affidavit — 'no administration necessary' order instead
- Executor compensation:
- 2.5% in + 2.5% out
- Where filed:
- Probate Court (each county)
Verified 2026-08-24
Name Change in Georgia
- Filing fee:
- ≈$200–$230
- Publication:
- Yes — once a week for 4 weeks
- Fingerprints:
- Not required
- Court:
- Superior Court
Verified 2026-08-24
Bankruptcy in Georgia
- Chapter 7 filing fee:
- $338
- Chapter 13 filing fee:
- $313
- Federal districts in Georgia:
- 3
- Fee waiver (Ch. 7 only):
- Income < 150% of poverty line
Verified 2026-08-24
Georgia official resources
- Judicial Council of Georgia — the state court system
- Georgia Legal Aid — official self-help resources and forms
LawLintel provides general legal information, not legal advice. Laws, rules, procedures and fees change and can depend on your specific facts and county. Verify important information with the applicable court or a qualified attorney before acting.