Online Divorce
in Alabama
- Divorce papers ready to download in 2 business days
- Step-by-step filing instructions with 24/7 customer support
- Affordable and convenient
- Divorce papers ready to download in 2 business days
- Step-by-step filing instructions with 24/7 customer support
- Affordable and convenient
How it works?
Step 1
Qualify for divorce
Confirm our product will work for your situation
Step 2
Provide your case details
Provide the information required through our easy to use questionnaire
Step 3
Get your papers
Review forms and make unlimited changes before finalizing documents
Step 4
File for divorce
Papers come with comprehensive filing instructions
Compare your options for filing for divorce in Alabama
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Alabama Divorce Online
Fast, cheap, and straightforward option to file for divorce online in Alabama yourself.
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Divorce With a Lawyer
Traditional litigation, where separate lawyers protect the interests of each party.
- The couple depends on the lawyer's schedule
- Often the most extended option
- An aggressive court environment negatively affects kids
- Sometimes a lawyer provokes new conflicts
- Divorce lawyers typically charge between $200 and $300 per hour
We can help you if
- You have kids
- You are currently pregnant
- You and your spouse have common property or debts
- Your spouse is missing
- You know nothing about the divorce process
- You have disagreements with your spouse
- You are in a same-sex marriage
- You need help filing with the court
Benefits of Alabama Divorce Online
Save money
Cost effective solution designed to support you without lawyer fees
specific forms for filling location
Up-to-date forms and instructions for your specific court to ensure success
Easy to follow online process
Our intelligent engine gives you specific instructions for your situation
we can file forms with the court
We can handle court filings and serving your spouse
Online customer Support
Our dedicated customer care team provides instructions throughout the process
Access to attorneys for legal questions
We can connect you with independent licensed attorneys in your state to answer questions about your case
Post divorce support
Expert-guided post-divorce support to help you happily move on with your life
Wrap around support
Additional support services to help you navigate divorce — help with kids, the house, financial matters and more
Our services *Services available after registration.
Expedited Service
- Get your divorce papers within 30 minutes after divorce interview
- Expedited phone and email support for any questions, changes or updates.
Court Filing Service
- Initiate Case with Court
- Effortlessly Serve Your Spouse
- Finalize Divorce
How long does it take to get a divorce in Alabama
The waiting period for a divorce in Alabama is 30 days. If all the documents are in order, the spouses will have to wait at least 30 days after filing for an uncontested divorce before the judge will sign the final divorce decree. However, it usually takes a little longer (about two months) before the judge reviews all the documents and signs the decision.
Also, even after the couple is officially divorced, Alabama law prohibits them from marrying anyone else for 60 days after the divorce is issued.
Residency Requirements in AL
For an Alabama court to have jurisdiction, the spouses must meet the state's residency requirements.
- If both spouses are residents of Alabama, a divorce can be filed at any time.
- If the defendant is a resident of Alabama, but the filing spouse lives in another state, a divorce can be filed at any time.
- If the filing spouse is a resident of Alabama, but the other spouse is not, the spouse filing for divorce must have been a resident of the state for a minimum of six months before filing for divorce.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to file for an uncontested divorce in Alabama?
Spouses can file online through the Alabama Courts E-Forms site, send papers by mail to the court, come to court in person and file divorce documents, or use the additional services of Alabama Online Divorce for filing documents with the court.
How much does a divorce cost in Alabama?
Filing fees in Alabama vary by county. For example, in Baldwin County, it would be $227, and in Madison County $324. The average cost for an uncontested divorce in AL is $1000 ($50 administrative fee included).
How to get a free divorce in Alabama?
If the couple cannot pay the filing fee, they can get a fee waiver by filling out the Affidavit of Substantial Hardship and Order (C-10) form and proving to the court that they are in financial hardship.
How to get divorce papers in Alabama?
Couples can find all the necessary forms on the Alabama Courts E-Forms site or can request the required documents from the court clerk of the district where they live. They can also use Alabama Online Divorce to generate ready-to-sign forms within two business days.
Where do I go to file for an uncontested divorce in Alabama?
Once the required divorce papers are completed, they must be filed at the clerk’s office in the appropriate county or online using the Alabama Courts E-Forms site.
What are the grounds for divorce in Alabama?
Alabama has both fault and no-fault grounds for divorce. Grounds without fault include the "irretrievable breakdown" or "incompatibility," while fault-based grounds include adultery, impotence, mental illness, imprisonment, drunkenness, etc.
How is property divided in an Alabama Divorce?
Alabama law stipulates that each spouse generally retains their own separate property. Marital property includes any assets that either spouse has earned, created, bought, or otherwise received during the marriage.