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Statutes > Georgia > Title-19 > Chapter-5 > 19-5-6

O.C.G.A. 19-5-6 (2010)
19-5-6. Grant of divorce to respondent without necessity of counterclaim

When a petition for divorce is filed, the respondent may recriminate in his answer and ask a divorce in his favor. If, at the trial, the court or jury believes that the respondent rather than the petitioner is entitled to a divorce, they may so find upon legal proof.

State Codes and Statutes

Statutes > Georgia > Title-19 > Chapter-5 > 19-5-6

O.C.G.A. 19-5-6 (2010)
19-5-6. Grant of divorce to respondent without necessity of counterclaim

When a petition for divorce is filed, the respondent may recriminate in his answer and ask a divorce in his favor. If, at the trial, the court or jury believes that the respondent rather than the petitioner is entitled to a divorce, they may so find upon legal proof.