Frequently asked Questions about divorce in Georgia
​What are the costs associated with divorce?
when we start case about divorce we should pay official fee in government (for court or for justice house of Georgia)- it depends Divorce will completed in court or in Justice house; also you should pay for Power of attorney service in your current (local notary office) country and legal service fee to Georgian Lawyer, which is determined by the agreement of the parties.
How to get a divorced?
You can get a divorced at the house of justice if both parties (wife and husband) agree to register divorce, but if one of the parties refuses the divorce and there is dispute, in such a case it is necessary to apply to the
Georgian court with a lawsuit.
Which court should I apply to?
The lawsuit should be filed in the district court where the other party (wife or husband) lives. for example if your spouse live in Tbilisi, case will be discussed in Tbilisi city court, if in Batumi - in Batumi city court and so on.
I don't want to communicate with my spouse, is it possible for a lawyer to sign behalf me?
If you do not want to communicate or meet with your spouse on this matter, yes, the lawyer is authorized to register the divorce at the House of Justice behalf you, based on your power of attorney and/or conduct the case in court without your involvement at all in these processes.
How can I consult with lawyer?
Interested persons can call the specified number and get a telephone consultation or meet a lawyer in person(if you live here) . Remember that communication between the client and the lawyer is completely confidential and secure between the parties.
What documents are required for divorce?
A copy/picture or scan of the marriage certificate. also you will definitely need a power of attorney, which will be prepared by a notary in any notary office, in your living country.
I am not in Georgia and what should I do, I am not able to come in Georgia for Divorce?
It is not necessary to come to Georgia for divorce, especially when it is related to costs or other barriers, you can easily get a divorced with the help of a lawyer, who will represent you in court or justice and act on your behalf.
How to make a power of attorney from a foreign country?
A power of attorney can be made by a notary in the local notary office of any country. After preparation, the power of attorney must be certified by an apostille or legalized. Then the power of attorney should be sent to Georgia as material version, because here it should be recognized by Georgian notary too and after this document will gain legal power and it will be useful for lawyer.
I am in Georgia, and the other party is in a foreign country, what should I do?
Sometimes the other party is abroad, it is not necessary to wait for him to arrive or whether he will arrive at all, to start a binding divorce case, it is enough to know his location (address), where he will be sent court documents or if spuse is agree to make divorce, he/she will send POA and lawyer will represent in Justice house, so this is not a difficulty.
How long does it take to complete a court case?
It depends on which district court the proceedings will take place and which judge your case will be assigned to, because every case is individual and will be considered in sequence. All cases are discussed step by step by judge, middle duration of case discussion is 2-4 month. after this you will Decision about Divorce and Divorce certificate from Justice house.
I don't know where the other party is at all, what should I do at such a time?
In such cases, we must file the claim at the last address known to you. During the proceedings, the court tries to find the other party and deliver the documents to him, by mail, with the help of the local police search or by other necessary measures regulated by Georgian civil process code.
When the other party is in another area, how do we behave?
For example, if you live in Tbilisi, and the other party (spouse) lives in Batumi or another city, the lawyer will file a lawsuit in the Batumi City Court and the case will be heard there. It is up to you whether you will attend the sessions or not, because your interests will be protected and represented by a lawyer.
Why do I need the help of a lawyer?
A lawyer helps you prepare legal documents and protects your interests, he has special knowledge and knows the rules of procedure, local rules and requirements and with the help of a lawyer, you will avoid participating in a number of uncomfortable procedures (for example, you will not meet the other party, going in court and other places.)
How to cancel marriage with a citizen of a foreign country?
Divorce with a citizen of a foreign country is carried out following exactly the same rules that are necessary for a citizen of Georgia. The main thing is that the marriage is registered in Georgia, so it has not any meaning spuses are foreigners , local or mixed.
Both parties are abroad and we both agree to divorce, how should we proceed?
If both parties agree, it is possible to register an application for divorce at the House of Justice through the lawyer, who will represent and register divorce with power of attorney.
Is it mandatory to obtain a divorce certificate?
After the divorce, the decision is sent and registered at the House of Justice, if you need a divorce certificate you can take it anytime, otherwise it is not mandatory to take it immediately, Divorce certificate has not expiration days, it is issued with unlimited time.
I need a divorce certificate translated and apostille certified/legalized?
If necessary, the lawyer will translate the divorce certificate after the end of the case and ensure its certification in accordance with the law. also makes apostille or legalization by international law.