Alabama No-Fault Uncontested Agreed Divorce Package for Dissolution of Marriage with Adult Children and with or without Property and Debts
What is this form package?
The Alabama No-Fault Uncontested Agreed Divorce Package for Dissolution of Marriage is designed for couples seeking a straightforward, amicable separation. This form package simplifies the divorce process by providing all necessary documents and clear instructions when both parties agree on the terms of their divorce, which is essential for an uncontested divorce. It is particularly tailored for marriages where all children are adults, ensuring that the complexities of minor child custody and support are not involved.
Documents contained in this package
- Legal Separation Agreement with Adult Children
- Answer to Divorce Complaint
- Acknowledgment of Non-Representation
- Notice of Entry of Judgment
- Complaint for Divorce for People with Adult Children
- Child Support Information Sheet
- Plaintiff's Affidavit of Testimony in Support of Decree - No Minor Children
- Certificate of Divorce
When this form package is needed
This package is useful in scenarios where:
- You and your spouse agree on all terms of the divorce.
- All children from the marriage are over the age of nineteen.
- You wish to avoid the complexities and costs associated with a contested divorce.
- You are looking to finalize your divorce in a straightforward manner.
Who should use this form package
- Couples married in Alabama desiring an uncontested divorce.
- Spouses who agree on financial matters, property division, and any other divorce conditions.
- Individuals looking for easy-to-follow instructions without legal representation.
How to prepare this document
- Review and discuss all included forms with your spouse to ensure agreement on terms.
- Fill out the required documents, making sure to provide accurate information.
- File the completed forms with the Circuit Court in the appropriate county.
- Once filed, serve copies of the forms to your spouse, ensuring they acknowledge receipt.
- Attend any necessary hearings, or submit the final documents as instructed by the court.
- Mail a certified copy of the final Judgment of Divorce to your spouse once signed by the judge.
Notarization details for included forms
Certain documents in this package must be notarized for legal effectiveness. Our online notarization service, powered by Notarize, lets you verify and sign documents remotely through an encrypted video session, available anytime.
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Typical mistakes to avoid
- Failing to ensure mutual agreement on all divorce terms.
- Omitting necessary signatures or notarizations on forms.
- Not filing the forms in the correct jurisdiction.
- Ignoring the waiting periods mandated by Alabama law before finalizing divorce.
Why complete this package online
- Convenient access to all necessary forms and instructions from the comfort of your home.
- Edit and customize forms easily to fit your specific situation.
- Reliable, attorney-drafted documents ensure compliance with Alabama law.
- Cost-effective solution compared to hiring an attorney for simple divorces.
What to keep in mind
- This package is intended for couples with adult children seeking an uncontested divorce in Alabama.
- Mutual agreement on divorce terms is necessary for its use.
- Complete all forms and file them appropriately to finalize your divorce.
- Ensure notarization of certain documents to meet legal standards.
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Alabama law requires that couples have a cooling off period, also called a waiting period, that lasts for 30 days and begins on the day you file for divorce.
A Waiver of Service is sometimes called a Waiver of Citation. In an agreed or uncontested divorce, it is assumed that the spouse agrees to sign the waiver of service. If they do not, you may not have an uncontested divorce.This is the order of the Court in a divorce and is the final document.
An uncontested divorce usually takes about 6-10 weeks after everything has been signed by both spouses and filed with the court. A contested divorce can take anywhere from 30 days to months or years, depending on if there is a trial or not.
How much does an uncontested divorce typically cost? As of 2019, it costs a plaintiff $290 in filing fees for an uncontested divorce in Alabama. If there are minor children in the marriage, that amount rises to $390. Each county also has a separate filing fee.
Meet the Residency Requirements. Prepare your Initial Divorce Papers. Settlement Agreement. File your Initial Divorce Papers at your County Court. Serve your Spouse Divorce Papers. Submit Proof of Service to the Court. Complete Additional Divorce Forms.
An uncontested divorce usually takes about 6-10 weeks after everything has been signed by both spouses and filed with the court. A contested divorce can take anywhere from 30 days to months or years, depending on if there is a trial or not.
A contested divorce can cause the divorce to enter into litigation because spouses will need to have decisions made for them by a judge. Since they are not able to decide on marital issues for their family, a judge will have to do so in court.
In Alabama, an uncontested divorce essentially means that the spouses have agreed to divorce and how to separate their lives. In an uncontested divorce, one spouse files for divorce based on a no-fault ground (incompatibility or irreconcilable differences), and the other spouse agrees.
