Alabama Divorce Forms and Papers
Review the IMPORTANT State Requirements for Filing For a Divorce in Alabama
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Alabama Residency Requirements
A spouse filing for divorce in Alabama must be a resident of the state for at least six months, if the defendant is a non-resident. If the responding spouse agrees to submit to the court's jurisdiction, or if both spouses reside in Alabama there is no waiting period.
Grounds for Divorce In Alabama
Alabama recognizes both fault and no-fault grounds for divorce.
Alabama No-fault grounds for Divorce include:
- irretrievable breakdown of the marriage;
- voluntary separation for over one year or more;
- complete incompatibility of temperament.
Some Alabama fault grounds for Divorce include, but are not limited to:
- adultery;
- no cohabitation for over two years without husband supporting wife;
- alcoholism or substance abuse.
Alabama Child Custody
Custody may be granted to either parent or joint custody may be agreed upon by the parties or awarded by the court. Joint child custody in Alabama affords the parties equal decision making power, but not necessarily equal time with the child.
Factors to consider in making child custody decisions include:
- age and sex of the child
- safety and well being of the child
- character and experience of the parents
- desires of a mature child.
Child Support
Alabama has adopted child support guidelines which apply in virtually every case, unless special circumstances are present. The child support calculation takes into consideration the gross income of both parties, and certain child related expenses. Child support will continue until the child reaches the age of majority, and may be extended through his or her secondary education.
Venue
Complaints for divorce may be filed in the circuit court of the Alabama county in which the defendant resides, or where the parties resided when the separation occurred. If defendant is a nonresident then file in the county in which the plaintiff resides.
Mediation
Either party may file a motion requesting mediation of their disputed issues, if a divorce is pending. Prior to the initiation of divorce proceedings, the parties may choose to submit any or all of their issues to mediation so that they may proceed in court on an uncontested basis.
If you meet the Alabama State requirements for Divorce please proceed to order your divorce documents.
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