Cost of an Uncontested Georgia Divorce
If you and your spouse already agree on every material issue, an uncontested divorce may let you move forward with a known attorney fee. The Law Office of Robert L. Jones handles qualifying Georgia uncontested divorces for a flat fee. The cost of an uncontested divorce in Georgia depends on whether the case involves minor children and how the attorney fee is paid.
Our Attorney Fees
| Case | Pay by money order | Pay by credit or debit card |
|---|---|---|
| No minor children | $595 | $695 |
| With minor children | $1,050 | $1,225 |
The credit-card processor adds a 2% surcharge to credit-card payments. The surcharge does not apply to debit-card payments. A quoted fee remains valid for 60 days.
The attorney fee is due at the telephone conference when we start your case.
How Do Our Fees Compare?
Published prices for attorney-led uncontested divorces in Georgia vary considerably. Some firms advertise lower prices for narrowly defined cases; others charge substantially more or include services such as mediation. A price alone does not tell you what work is included, whether court costs are covered, or whether the firm will accept your case.
We publish our attorney fees and court costs separately so you can see what you would pay for a qualifying case. Including the $275 in court costs, our total is $870 without minor children or $1,325 with minor children when the attorney fee is paid by money order. The totals are $970 or $1,500 when paid by debit card. Credit-card payments have an additional 2% processor surcharge.
Court Costs and When You Pay Them
Court costs are $275, separate from the attorney fee. This fixed amount includes e-filing service fees. Court costs are due when you send us your signed divorce documents. If you pay them by credit card, the processor’s 2% surcharge also applies to that payment.
What the Attorney Fee Covers
Robert L. Jones discusses your case with you, prepares documents for your individual matter rather than supplying generic fill-in forms, and provides instructions for signing them. The documents may include a settlement agreement and, when applicable, documents addressing minor children. The office files the case electronically and handles communications with the clerk and court as appropriate.
Most accepted uncontested matters are completed without the client appearing in court, but the court decides whether an appearance is required. The time needed to complete a case depends on the county, the court, and the circumstances of the case.
What the Attorney Fee Does Not Cover
The attorney fee does not include the $275 in court costs, any applicable credit-card surcharge, or separately requested Georgia deed work. A divorce-related deed for an existing divorce client costs $200.
The office does not prepare QDROs, TSP orders, FERS division orders, or military retired-pay division orders. If one is needed, we will refer you to an attorney who focuses on those kinds of documents. You would separately hire and pay the lawyer who prepares it. That lawyer’s fee is reasonable but is outside our divorce fee.
Is an Uncontested Divorce Right for Your Case?
We handle cases with and without minor children, although some counties we serve are limited to cases without minor children. Both spouses must already agree on every material issue before we can accept a case as uncontested. We review the case facts, residence, venue, and county procedure before agreeing to represent a client.
Robert L. Jones has more than 29 years of legal experience and eight years of active military service. The office also works with qualifying military clients, including service members or spouses stationed outside Georgia or overseas.
Tell Us About Your Case
Complete the Client Inquiry Form to tell us about your situation. We’ll review whether your case fits the services we provide and explain the next step.