This form is one that may be considered prior to divorce and may be used during divorce proceedings as set forth in the agreement.
This form could also be used in separation proceedings. Alabama recognizes legal separation, and shall enter a decree of legal separation if all of the following requirements are satisfied: (1) The court determines that the jurisdictional requirements for the dissolution of a marriage have been met. (2) The court determines the marriage is irretrievably broken or there exists a complete incompatibility of temperament or one or both of the parties desires to live separate and apart. (3) To the extent that it has jurisdiction to do so, the court has considered, approved, or provided for child custody, and has entered an order for child support in compliance with Rule 32 of the Alabama Rules of Judicial Administration. A decree of legal separation does not terminate the marital status of the parties. [Based on Alabama State Divorce Code - Chapter 2, Section 30-2-40]
