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18 attorneys listed
Updated May 2026
Athens, GA
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Showing 18 divorce lawyers in Athens, GA
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Sperr Law Offices
728 Cobb St Suite 1, Athens, GA 30606
(706) 608-4941 sperrlaw.com
Samuel Thomas Law, LLC
585 Research Dr Suite-A, Athens, GA 30605
(706) 546-0999 samuelthomaslaw.com
The Law Office of Kim Stephens
1143 Prince Ave, Athens, GA 30606
(706) 548-3933 athens-lawfirm.com
Green Paralegal Services
1127 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GA 30606
(706) 227-4294 greenandgreenatlaw.com
Fletcher & Malcom Law, LLC
320 E Clayton St #408, Athens, GA 30601
(762) 499-2966 fletchermalcomlaw.com
Silver & Archibald
1670 Prince Ave, Athens, GA 30606
(706) 744-6861 silverandarchibald.com
Meriwether & Tharp, LLC
320 E Clayton St #404, Athens, GA 30601
(706) 600-2034 mtlawoffice.com
Daniels & Rothman, P.C.
150 E Washington St, Athens, GA 30601
(706) 621-5166 danielsrothman.com
Hebbard Law
320 E Clayton St STE 500, Athens, GA 30601
(706) 549-9010 hebbardlaw.com
The Olson Law Office, LLC
220 College Ave Suite 616, Athens, GA 30601
(706) 559-4800 theolsonlawoffice.com
Cook & Tolley, LLP
304 E Washington St, Athens, GA 30601
(706) 549-6111 cooktolley.com
Davidson Legal Services of Georgia, LLC
2500 W Broad St building 600 suite 608, Athens, GA 30606
(706) 549-6689 davidsonlegalservicesofgeorgia.com
Law Offices of Michael S. Brown
1143 Prince Ave, Athens, GA 30606
(678) 234-4719 athens-lawfirm.com
Law Office of Thomas H. Beisswenger, P.C.
272 W Hancock Ave #300b, Athens, GA 30601
(706) 208-8484
Thomas A. Camp, P.C.
1071 Founders Blvd, Athens, GA 30606
(706) 621-6284 tomcamp.com
Law Offices of Sherry Jackson
1711 Prince Ave, Athens, GA 30606
(706) 369-7147
Law Offices of John F. Lyndon
CHASTAIN BUILDING, 272 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GA 30601
(706) 546-7953 lawlyndon.com
KNC Athens Divorce and Family Law Attorneys
264 N Jackson St Suite N, Athens, GA 30601
(706) 247-8790
Divorce lawyers in Athens, Georgia help clients navigate the legal process of ending a marriage under Georgia state law. Georgia requires a no-fault ground of irreconcilable differences or a fault-based ground such as adultery or desertion. Local attorneys in Athens understand the procedures in Clarke County Superior Court where divorce cases are filed.
What Does a Divorce Lawyer in Athens Cost?
The cost of a divorce lawyer in Athens, Georgia typically ranges from 250 to 400 dollars per hour. For an uncontested divorce, total legal fees may be 1,500 to 3,000 dollars. Contested cases involving custody or complex assets can cost 5,000 to 15,000 dollars or more. Court filing fees in Clarke County are approximately 200 to 250 dollars. This is general information and not legal advice.
* Cost estimates are general ranges based on publicly available data and compiled using automated research tools. Actual fees vary by attorney and case complexity. This is not legal advice — consult directly with an attorney for fee specifics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the residency requirements for filing divorce in Athens Georgia?
To file for divorce in Georgia, you or your spouse must have lived in the state for at least six months before filing. The case must be filed in the county where the defendant resides, or if the defendant is not a Georgia resident, in the county of the plaintiff.
How long does a divorce take in Athens Georgia?
An uncontested divorce in Georgia can be finalized in as little as 31 days after the respondent is served. Contested divorces often take several months to over a year depending on the complexity of issues like property division, child custody, and support.
Does Georgia require separation before divorce?
Georgia does not require a legal separation period before filing for divorce. However, if you use the no-fault ground of irreconcilable differences, you must state that the marriage is irretrievably broken with no prospect of reconciliation.
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