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title: "Contested Divorce — Court Representation"
url: "https://legal.ge/en/service/family-law-en/contested-divorce-court-representation-en"
field: "Family Law"
description: "Contested divorce: actions proceedings, the reconciliation period, decisions on children, support and property. Representation on Legal.ge."
updated: "2026-10-15"
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# Contested Divorce — Court Representation

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## Contested Divorce — When the Case Goes to Court

A contested divorce means that no agreement exists between the spouses on some issue — the fact of the divorce itself, the children, the property or maintenance. Under Article 1123, a divorce takes place through the courts where there is a dispute between the spouses; otherwise the matter is resolved through the civil acts registration authority. In court litigation every position must be supported by evidence, and that is where the lawyer's work begins: we build the concept of the claim, determine which issues will be decided together with the divorce, and make sure that none of your interests is left unprotected in the process. Note as well that during the wife's pregnancy and for one year from the child's birth the husband has no right to bring the case without the wife's consent — this restriction must be taken into account at the very first stage of planning.

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## Frequently Asked Questions

Below we answer the most frequent questions about contested divorce.

### Is divorce possible despite objection?

Yes — with a dispute the case goes to court, and the court assesses the possibility of preserving the family.

### With whom does the child remain?

In the absence of agreement the court determines this together with the divorce, along with the amount of support.

### How is property divided?

Common property may be divided together with the divorce, provided the rights of third parties are not affected.

### How long does it take?

The reconciliation period does not exceed six months; the rest is set by procedural time limits.