Alabama Divorce Forms and Papers

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Alabama Residency Requirements For Divorce

A spouse filing for divorce in Alabama using Alabama divorce forms 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.

• 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 an Alabama divorce affords the parties equal decision making power, but not necessarily equal time with the child.

Factors to consider in making child Custody decisions for a divorce in Alabama 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.

Alabama Child Support GuideLines

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.

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