Divorce Law in Alabama
This page covers divorce law as it applies in Alabama — the state and federal laws that govern it, filing deadlines, where to get help, and notable in-state decisions. For what divorce protects generally, see the national overview.
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Laws that govern divorce in Alabama
Alabama state law
- Marital and Domestic Relations › Divorce and Alimony › Alimony and SupportAL 30 § 30-2-51
Cited in 15 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Marital and Domestic Relations › Divorce and Alimony › Alimony and SupportAL 30 § 30-2-55
Cited in 10 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Public Officers and Employees › State Employees’ Retirement System › General ProvisionsAL 36 § 36-27-16
Cited in 5 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Courts › Court of Criminal Appeals and Court of Civil AppealsAL 12 § 12-3-10
Cited in 4 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Marital and Domestic Relations › Divorce and Alimony › Divorce from Bonds of MatrimonyAL 30 § 30-2-1
Cited in 4 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Marital and Domestic Relations › Divorce and Alimony › Divorce from Bonds of MatrimonyAL 30 § 30-2-5
Cited in 3 court decisions on this topic's terms.
Where to go & how to get help
Government agencies and non-profit legal-help organizations for divorce in Alabama.
Official U.S. government starting point for finding free or low-cost legal help and legal-aid programs near you.
Locate the LSC-funded legal-aid organization that serves your county for civil (non-criminal) legal problems.
Find your state or local bar association lawyer-referral service and free legal-answer programs.
Find your state attorney general to file consumer-protection, civil-rights, or other complaints.
Not legal advice. State-specific statutes, deadlines and procedures are being sourced and will appear here.