Georgia county guide
Divorce in Clayton County
Where to file in Clayton County, what it costs, the local rules that apply and where to find help, checked against official court and clerk websites.
Clayton County at a glance
The local facts
Court
Superior Court of Clayton County
Where
Jonesboro
Filing fee
$213 uncontested, plus $50 sheriff service
Residency
6 months in Georgia
Official website
Self-help
Checked against official court and clerk websites in September 2026. Fees and local rules change, so confirm with the Clerk of Superior Court before you file.
Where to file in Clayton County
Divorces in Clayton County are filed with the Clerk of Superior Court and heard by the Superior Court of Clayton County, part of the Clayton Judicial Circuit.
File in the superior court of the county where your spouse lives if they live in Georgia. If your spouse moved out of the county where you lived together within the last 6 months, you can file in your own county.
Many Georgia superior courts take e-filing; check with your county's clerk.
Official website: claytoncountyga.gov. Divorce and self-help information: family law page.
Who can file here
The person filing must have lived in Georgia for 6 months before filing (O.C.G.A. 19-5-2). Read the law.
Filing in the wrong county can get a case dismissed or moved, so check this before you file.
What it costs
The Clayton County clerk lists the divorce filing fee as $213 uncontested, plus $50 sheriff service (fee schedule).
Georgia filing fees are set county by county and usually run about $200 to $230, plus sheriff service if your spouse must be served.
If you cannot afford the fee, file an affidavit of indigence (pauper's affidavit).
Local rules and help in Clayton County
The Clerk lists the Clayton County Superior Court Standing Order among the required divorce forms; filings go to the Harold R. Banke Justice Center, 9151 Tara Blvd, Jonesboro. Source.
The Clerk of Superior Court's family law page has current forms, hours and fees.
The forms you will use
Georgia divorces use Georgia Judicial Council complaint forms. KindSplit's Paralegal fills in Georgia's official forms from your case, and you check every answer before you download them. See forms and filing.
Read the full Georgia divorce guide for waiting periods, property, custody and support.
Other Georgia county guides
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Straight answers
Clayton County, plain answers
Where do I file for divorce in Clayton County?
Divorces in Clayton County are filed with the Clerk of Superior Court and heard by the Superior Court of Clayton County, part of the Clayton Judicial Circuit. File in the superior court of the county where your spouse lives if they live in Georgia. If your spouse moved out of the county where you lived together within the last 6 months, you can file in your own county.
How much does it cost to file for divorce in Clayton County?
The clerk lists $213 uncontested, plus $50 sheriff service. Georgia filing fees are set county by county and usually run about $200 to $230, plus sheriff service if your spouse must be served. If you cannot afford the fee, file an affidavit of indigence (pauper's affidavit).
Do I have to live in Clayton County to file there?
The person filing must have lived in Georgia for 6 months before filing (O.C.G.A. 19-5-2). File in the superior court of the county where your spouse lives if they live in Georgia. If your spouse moved out of the county where you lived together within the last 6 months, you can file in your own county.
Is there help in Clayton County if I do not have a lawyer?
The Clerk lists the Clayton County Superior Court Standing Order among the required divorce forms; filings go to the Harold R. Banke Justice Center, 9151 Tara Blvd, Jonesboro. The clerk's family law page lists current forms, hours and fees.
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