Alabama Divorce Forms & Papers
The requirements for a no-fault divorce in Alabama are as follows:
The spouse who files for
the divorce must have been a resident of the state for at least 6 months before filing for
divorce. One can file the divorce in: 1) the county in which the defendant resides; 2) the
county in which both spouses resided at the time of separation; or 3) If defendant is a nonresident
of Alabama, the plaintiff may file in the county where he/she resides. [Code of
Alabama; Title 30, Chapters 2-4 and 2-5). For more information on filing divorce see our page on how to file for divorce.
The legal grounds for divorce in Alabama are as follows: No-Fault: 1) Irretrievable
breakdown of the marriage; 2) complete incompatibility of temperament such that the
parties can no longer live together; 3) voluntary separation for over 1 year. [Code of
Alabama; Title 30, Chapter 2-1].
USE THESE WORDS IN THE COURT DOCUMENTS FOR ALABAMA ONLY
- Use these exact words, all in capital letters: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR
COUNTY, ALABAMA
- Use these exact words, all in capital letters: COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE
- Use the word "Plaintiff". Be sure the "P" is capitalized.
- Use the word "Defendant". Be sure the "D" is capitalized.
- Use these exact words, all in capital letters- JUDGEMENT FOR DIVORCE
- Use the word "County" here.
For detailed divorce laws in Alabama state, please see Alabama Divorce Laws page.
Free Alabama Divorce Forms for Download
Following divorce forms are free for download. Most of the forms are provided with instructions on how to fill the form.
To download any of these divorce papers and forms just right click on the link and select "Save As...".
Alabama Divorce Instructions
Alabama Divoce Forms that Both Parties Must sign
Alabama Divorce Court Forms
Alabama Divorce Forms to be Signed by a Friend
Your Divorce Forms
Divorce Form for Your Spouse
If you don't want to file for divorce papers directly then find Divorce Lawyers in Alabama here.
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