QUESTION
Can I avoid the counseling before getting a divorce?
Asked on Jul 09th, 2012 on Child Custody - Georgia
More details to this question:
My husband was incarcerated five yrs ago (released now) for sexual battery i wanted to file for a divorce but i want to know so is there a way i can get out of taking the classes thats needed and the waiting period needed for the divorce because we havent been together for 6 yrs now
2 ANSWERS
In Georgia, you only have to wait thirty-one (31) days if you have filed for divorce on the basis that your marriage is irretrievably broken. If you and your Husband have children together, you will both have to take the co-parenting classes. It is a requirement in order to get divorced. There are rare occasions when a party does not have to take the course in order for the divorce to be granted. If there are no children born during the marriage between the parties, there is no requirement to take this class.
Answered on Jul 19th, 2012 at 3:16 PM
Glen Edward Ashman
In Georgia in the counties that have it the parenting class is mandatory, as is the 31 (or 46) day wait.
Answered on Jul 19th, 2012 at 3:16 PM