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Divorce in Alabama

Everything you need to know about filing for divorce in Alabama — residency requirements, waiting periods, filing fees, and the documents we prepare for you.

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Alabama Divorce at a Glance

Residency Requirement

6 months

At least one spouse must have been a bona fide resident for 6 months.

Waiting Period

30 days

30-day cooling-off period from filing.

Court Filing Fee

$200–$300

Varies by county

Property Division

equitable

Documents in Package

5 forms

2 required + 3 conditional

No-Fault Grounds

Incompatibility, Irretrievable breakdown

Documents We Prepare for Alabama

All forms are state-specific and court-approved.

Child Support Income Statement(CS-41)children involved
Child Support Guidelines Form(CS-42)children involved
Complaint for Divorce
Settlement Agreementuncontested
VS-4 Certificate of Divorce

Important Notes for Alabama

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