Henry County Divorce Lawyer
We represent Henry County families in divorce, custody, and support, with cases heard at the Henry County Superior Court in McDonough.
Filing for divorce in Henry County
In Henry County, divorce cases are heard in the Henry County Superior Court, which sits in the Flint Judicial Circuit. The court is based in McDonough, the county seat, at the historic Henry County Courthouse on Courthouse Square. A divorce begins when a Complaint for Divorce is filed with the Henry County Clerk of Superior Court, and Henry County handles civil and family filings electronically through PeachCourt, the state's e-filing portal. Because everything runs through McDonough, your case and any hearings stay local whether you live in Stockbridge, Hampton, Locust Grove, or one of the county's unincorporated communities.
What to expect once your case is opened
Like the rest of Georgia, Henry County requires that at least one spouse has lived in the state for six months before filing, and most cases are filed on the no-fault ground that the marriage is irretrievably broken. When a couple shares minor children, the Superior Court's standing order takes effect at filing and puts common-sense guardrails in place, such as restraints on moving or hiding marital assets and expectations around caring for the children while the case is pending. Parents of minor children are also required to complete a court-approved parenting seminar before a judge will finalize the divorce. Uncontested cases that are fully agreed can move relatively quickly, while contested matters over custody, support, or property may involve mediation and additional hearings in McDonough.
Serving Henry County families
Henry County is one of metro Atlanta's fastest-growing counties, home to roughly a quarter-million residents across Stockbridge, McDonough, Hampton, Locust Grove, and the surrounding area along the I-75 corridor. From our Marietta office, we help Henry County spouses work through divorce, child custody and support, and related family-law matters filed in the Flint Judicial Circuit. Knowing how the local Clerk's office, the PeachCourt filing process, and the Superior Court's standing-order requirements fit together lets us keep your case organized and moving, so you can focus on what comes next for your family.
Where we serve
Communities we serve in Henry County.
- McDonough
- Stockbridge
- Hampton
- Locust Grove
How we help
Family law for Henry County families.
Questions & answers
Henry County: common questions
Which court handles my divorce in Henry County, GA?
Divorce and other domestic-relations cases in Henry County are handled by the Henry County Superior Court, part of the Flint Judicial Circuit. The court is located in McDonough, the county seat. Your Complaint for Divorce is filed with the Henry County Clerk of Superior Court, and any hearings are held there.
How do I file for divorce in Henry County?
A divorce case is started by filing a Complaint for Divorce with the Henry County Clerk of Superior Court in McDonough. Henry County processes civil and family filings electronically through PeachCourt, Georgia's e-filing system, so documents are typically submitted online rather than in person. An attorney can prepare and e-file the paperwork for you and make sure your spouse is properly served.
Do I have to take a parenting class for a Henry County divorce?
Yes. If you and your spouse have minor children, Henry County Superior Court requires each parent to complete a court-approved parenting seminar before the divorce can be finalized. The class covers how divorce affects children and how to co-parent going forward. It is usually completed early in the case so it does not hold up your final order.
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