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Uncontested Divorce in Alabama
If you wish to process an uncontested divorce in Alabama, our service allows you to do so in a structured, legally sound manner, without errors that could delay your case.
We work exclusively with uncontested divorces and with divorce by publication when the spouse cannot be located in accordance with state law.
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Residency Requirement in Alabama
To file for divorce in Alabama, the state residency requirement must be met in accordance with current law.
The rule depends on where the Respondent spouse resides:
If your spouse lives in Alabama
You may file for divorce immediately. No minimum residency period is required for you.
If your spouse lives outside Alabama
Then you must have been a bona fide resident of the state of Alabama for at least six (6) months before filing the petition
When the Respondent is a non-resident, the Petitioner's residency must:
- be expressly stated in the petition, and
- be proven before the court.
This requirement is established in AL Code § 30-2-5 (2024).
Costs of Service in Alabama
The divorce process in Alabama is structured in phases. Each phase must be fully paid before it begins.
Service Fee
$195 o $99 + $96
Pago fraccionado *
Legal Compliance Fee
$355
(Payment via Zelle or Money Order)
Court Filing Fees
Between $200 y $350
(Payment via Zelle or Money Order)
Depends on the county and whether there are minor children.
* If the customer chooses the installment payment option ($99 + $99):
- The first payment of $99 covers the review of the case by our legal team to determine whether we can accept it or whether it falls outside the limited scope of our service.
- The second payment of $99 must be made before the documents are finalized and sent for review.
Legal work begins only after the first payment is received. Document drafting requires the Service Fee to be paid in full.
Additional Services (Optional)
Some cases require supplementary documentation or additional procedural steps. These services are not included in the main fees and are billed separately when necessary.
Quitclaim Deed
$149
Unnotarized Document Revisions
$50
Attorney Notice of Appearance
$250
Vehicle Power of Attorney
$25
Notarized Document Revisions
$80
Attorney Zoom Hearing
$400
Motion to Dismiss
$55
Attorney In-Person Hearing
$500
We currently do not offer a court fee waiver application service.
How Does the Process Work in Alabama?
1
Pre-Qualification
The process begins with a pre-qualification to confirm that you meet the basic state requirements.
2
Initial Payment and Questionnaire
Once the pre-qualification is completed, the Service Fee is paid and a detailed online questionnaire is completed with your case information.
3
Legal Review and Document Preparation
Our legal team carefully reviews your information to confirm that the case qualifies for an uncontested divorce. If the legal team accepts your case and the Service Fee is paid in full, we proceed with the preparation of all necessary documents.
4
Review, Payment, and Notarization
The Petitioner reviews the documents and, after paying the Legal Compliance Fee via Zelle or Money Order, the spouse reviews and approves the documents. The customer then pays the Court Filing Fees via Zelle or Money Order, and upon payment, instructions are provided for signing and notarizing the documents.
Please note that online notarization is not available in Alabama, so all documents must be signed and notarized in person. Once this step is completed, they must be sent scanned for Legal Compliance verification.
5
Court Filing
Our attorney conducts a final legal compliance verification and, upon verification, the case is filed electronically with the corresponding court.
6
Waiting Period
Alabama requires a mandatory waiting period of 30 days before the judge may issue the Final Judgment.
Division of Assets and Debts in Alabama
Alabama is an equitable distribution state. This means that assets and debts acquired during the marriage must be divided fairly, not necessarily in exactly equal shares.
There is an initial presumption of equitable division, but the court has broad discretion to depart from a 50/50 split if circumstances justify it. The fundamental requirement is that the agreement between the spouses be reasonable and equitable.
Separate property – such as property acquired before the marriage, inheritances, or personal gifts – generally remains with the owning spouse.
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Alimony
Alimony in Alabama is granted only in specific circumstances, when the court determines that a spouse is unable to support themselves or requires temporary financial support.
The duration of alimony depends, among other factors, on the length of the marriage.
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Health Insurance for Children
The Final Judgment must address health insurance coverage for the children. If reasonable coverage is not available through either parent's employer, the custodial parent may be required to apply for state-assisted health insurance.
Minor Children and Child Support
If there are minor children, the divorce documentation must mandatorily address custody, visitation, and child support.
Alabama law favors shared custody, though not necessarily equal physical custody. The court prioritizes frequent and continuous contact of the children with both parents, provided it is in their best interest.
Child support is mandatory and is calculated according to the Alabama Child Support Guidelines, using the "Income Shares" model. Even if the obligated parent is unemployed, the calculation may be based on the minimum income-earning capacity.
If there is an unborn child, the divorce cannot be finalized until after birth. The final decree must include the minor's name, date, and place of birth.
Start Your Divorce in Alabama
Our goal is to ensure that your divorce in Alabama is clear, orderly, and legally sound from the first step to the final judgment.
If you meet the residency requirements and there is an agreement between the parties, you can begin the process today through our online pre-qualification.
Our friendly team is here to help you!
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(214) 856-6122
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