How to get a divorce in Georgia

What should you do if you got married in Georgia, but now the story you shared is over and you’re going to take separate paths in life? In this blog post we will talk about the documents required and the tasks that you can just pass on to Ori.

Good news for those outside the country: getting a divorce online in Georgia is possible. Thanks to modern legislation, the entire process can be handled remotely through a legal representative or attorney. This is especially convenient for international couples who may find it difficult to travel to Georgia in person.

Before starting the process let’s check that all the necessary requirements are in place. So for a couple who got married in Georgia to get a divorce in Georgia, the following criteria should be met.

1 – The marriage must be registered in Georgia only.

2 – It doesn’t matter if the marriage was organised by Ori.

3 – The parties must not have any claims to each other, including financial ones.

If everything fits and you are ready to move forward and hire the Ori team to organise the application and prepare the documents, then please kindly double check you have everything at hand according to the list.

1 – scan copies of the passports that were used for the marriage registration.

2 – two separate papers with power of attorney, one from the husband and one from the wife with apostile or consulate legalisation (depending on the country of residence), that entitle the Ori planner to be the trusted representative of the couple at the Public Service Hall of Georgia.

3 – information about the last names of the husband and the wife that will be assigned after the divorce.

As soon as all the documents are provided, the Ori planner launches the process and ensures it’s up and running step by step.

An important financial aspect: the cost of divorce in Georgia consists of several components. The basic state fee for an administrative divorce is 60 GEL, which is significantly lower than court fees in many other countries. If you opt for a court procedure, the fee increases to 100 GEL, but even then, the process remains affordable.

1 – Prepares the notarised translations of the passports and powers of attorney

2 – Files the application for divorce on behalf of the couple

3 – Tracks the application review process and fulfils the additional requests of the House of Justice

4 – Once the divorce papers are received (2 copies, for husband and wife), submits them for translation and apostile (express processing can be requested) or legalisation for the country you need

5 – Sends documents to the couple with a courier service

It’s important to note that the divorce process in Georgia is highly flexible. Unlike in many other countries, having minor children does not prevent an administrative divorce. This makes the process much easier for families with children, allowing them to avoid lengthy court proceedings if both spouses agree to the divorce.

You could also try to organise this whole process yourself, but delegating the job to us has a number of advantages. For example, you will not need to travel to Georgia, look for the translators and notaries, and stay in Georgia waiting for the documents to be ready. In your country of residence you would probably need to apply to court to get a divorce certificate, and it’s a lot of fuss and money, so hiring Ori for the job you will save yourself from plenty of headache.

Once the divorce process is complete, the decision is automatically registered with the House of Justice. Obtaining a divorce certificate is not mandatory, but it may be required for official purposes outside of Georgia. If needed, the document can be legalized and translated into the required language.

Georgia remains one of the most convenient jurisdictions for divorce due to its transparent procedures, minimal bureaucracy, and the option to complete the entire process remotely. This is especially beneficial for international couples who value their time and resources.