Is Georgia a 50/50 divorce state?
No. Georgia Superior Courts divide marital property equitably under O.C.G.A. § 19-5-13, meaning fairly rather than necessarily equally, and each spouse's separate property remains separate under § 19-3-9. Because the court has discretion over proportions, the credibility of each asset's value carries real weight in where the division lands.
Can spouses state their own property values in a Georgia divorce?
Yes. Georgia evidence law allows an owner to give opinion testimony about the market value of their own property, so a formal appraisal is not legally required for every item. When values are disputed, though, the court can order a professional valuation, and an independent appraisal generally outweighs a self-interested estimate for vehicles, jewelry, collections, or a business interest.
Is there a standard statewide inventory form for Georgia divorces?
No. Georgia has no universal family-law disclosure form; instead, temporary orders in many cases require the spouses to exchange a sworn inventory and appraisement of their assets. The case, filed with the Clerk of Superior Court (generally in the county where the respondent lives), is where those values land, with no separate state valuation office involved.
Does every asset need an appraisal in a Georgia divorce?
No, classification comes first. Property owned before the marriage or received by gift or inheritance is separate and stays with its owner, so valuation effort belongs on the marital assets: businesses, vehicles, tools, equipment, jewelry, collections, and art acquired during the marriage. Deciding what is marital narrows the appraisal list before any values are argued.