Clayton County, GA - Clerk of Superior Court

Divorce Information

Can I File a Divorce Without an Attorney?

Yes, you can file a divorce without the assistance of an attorney. The Clerk's office does not provide any forms to file your own divorce, however, you can download forms from http://www.lawhelp.org/documents/clusters/GA/271/English/Index.shtml.

If you choose to file a divorce Pro Se (that is, without an attorney), the paperwork must be completed, including notarization, before you come to the office. The filing fee for an uncontested divorce is $80.00. If service through the Sheriff's office is necessary, there is an additional $25.00 fee. NO PERSONAL CHECKS ARE ACCEPTED.

Forms provided by the Clerk's office at no charge are Statistical forms for Vital Records (pdf) , Standing Order of Clayton County Superior Court (pdf), Order for Publication (pdf) , and Notice of Publication (pdf).

Uncontested Divorce

Signed complaint for divorce
Plaintiff's verification, with signature notarized
Defendant's acknowledgment of service, with signature notarized
If defendant does not live in Clayton County, a waiver of venue, with signature notarized
Consent to try in 31 days, with plaintiff's & defendant's signatures notarized
Separation Agreement, with plaintiff's & defendant's signatures notarized
Final Decree for Judge to sign

Vital Records Report
Domestic Case Initiation Form *
Domestic Case Disposition Form *
$80.00 filing fee; No Personal Checks
IF YOU HAVE CHILDREN FROM THE MARRIAGE:
Domestic Financial Affidavit & Child Support Worksheet

Divorcing Parents Seminar proof of attendance

Contested Divorce

Signed complaint for divorce
Plaintiff's Verification, with signature notarized
Final Decree for Judge to sign
Copy of complaint to have served on defendant, if address is located in Clayton County
Standing Order
Vital Records Report
Original Summons backing
Copy of Summons backing
Sheriff's Entry of Service
Domestic Case Initiation Form *
Domestic Case Disposition Form *
$80.00 filing fee; & $25.00 Sheriff's Service Fee
- Total of $105.00 No Personal Checks

IF YOU HAVE CHILDREN FROM THE MARRIAGE:
Domestic Financial Affidavit & Child Support Worksheet

Divorcing Parents Seminar proof of attendance

Divorce by Publication

Signed complaint for divorce
Plaintiff's verification, with signature notarized
Affidavit of Diligent Search, with signature notarized
Last known address of defendant
Copy of complaint to mail to last known address of defendant
Final Decree for Judge to sign
Notice of Publication to run in the local newspaper
Vital Records Report
Original Summons backing
Copy of Summons backing
Order for Service by Publication for Judge to sign
Domestic Case Initiation Form *
Domestic Case Disposition Form *
$80 filing fee; No Personal Checks

Where Can I Get the Forms to Fill Out?

Clayton Family Law Information Program Forms
The Family Law Information Program has made available forms for those wishing to represent themselves in a divorce case. These forms can be found at http://www.lawhelp.org/documents/clusters/GA/271/English/Index.shtml.