Divorce 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).

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

1. Use these exact words, all in capital letters: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR COUNTY, ALABAMA
2. Use these exact words, all in capital letters: COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE
3. Use the word "Plaintiff". Be sure the "P" is capitalized.
4. Use the word "Defendant". Be sure the "D" is capitalized.
5. Use these exact words, all in capital letters- JUDGEMENT FOR DIVORCE
6. Use the word "County" here.

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...".

• A Notice of Change in Defendant's Employment and Request for Service
• Affidavit for Service of Withholding Order
• Affidavit for Termination of Withholding Order for Support
• Affidavit in Support of Establishing Paternity
• Answer and Waiver Acceptance of Service
• Answer to Order of Withholding
• Application Affidavit and Entry of Default and Default Judgement Support
• Application Affidavit and Entry of Default and Default Judgement Paternity
• Child Support Enforcement Transmittal Initial Request
• Child Support Enforcement Transmittal Request for Assistance Discovery
• Child Support Enforcement Transmittal Subsequent Actions
• Child Support Guidelines Notice of Compliance
• Child Support Guidelines
• Child Support Information Sheet
• Child Support Obligation Income Statement Affidavit
• Complaint of Paternity and Child Support
• Conditional Judgement Against Employer
• Confirmation of Registered Order Model
• Explanation of Confirmation of Registered Order Model
• Contempt Petition for Non Payment of Support
• Default Judgement Establishing Paternity and Settling Amount of Child Support
• Child Support Enforcement Transmittal Initial Request
• Default Judgement Setting Amount of Support
• Explanation of Notice of Hearing on Registered Order Model
• Explanation of Notice of Registration of Order Model
• Explanation of Request for Hearing on Registered Order Model
• Final Judgement Against Employer
• General Testimony
• Instructions for Affidavit in Support of Establishing Paternity
• Instructions for Child Support Enforcement Transmittal Initial Request
• Instructions for Child Support Enforcement Transmittal Subsequent Actions
• Instructions for Child Support Enforcement Transmittal Request for Assistance Discovery
• Instructions for Employer
• Instructions for General Testimony
• Instructions for Notice of Determination of Controlling Order
• Instructions for Registration Statement
• Instructions for Uniform Support Petition
• Locate Data Sheet
• Modification Order for Support
• Modification Petition for Support
• Motion for Withholding Order or Motion to Continue Proceedings
• Motion to Continue Proceedings for Support Order of Continuance
• Notice and Summons Termination of Withholding for Support
• Notice and Summons Withholding for Support
• Notice of Determination of Controlling Order
• Notice of Hearing on Registered Order Model
• Notice of Registration of Order Model
• Notice to Defendant Withholding for Support
• Order Establishing Paternity and Setting Amount of Child Support (Testimony)
• Order of Arrearage Contempt Non Payment of Support
• Order of Support
• Order of Termination Upon Payment of Arrearages
• Order on Affidavit to Terminate Withholding Order of Support
• Order Setting A Date for Hearing
• Petition for Termination Upon Payment of Arrearages
• Petition for Support
• Petition for Withholding for Payment of Support
• Registration Statement
• Request for Admissions
• Request for Hearing on Registered Order Model
• Support Requirement
• Transmittal of Withholding Order
• Uniform Support Petition
• Withholding Order Payment of Child and Spousal Support
• Withholding Order Payment of Child Support
• Alabama Rules of Judicial Administration - Rule 32
• Alabama Child Care Rates
• Alabama Child Support Table
• Alabama CS 42 Form
• Figuring Child Support in Alabama

Alabama Divorce Instructions

• Instructions for completeing the forms
• Glossary of Divorce Terms
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Your Divorce Forms

• Financial Affidavit
• Notice of Hearing

Alabama Divorce Forms that Both Parties Must sign

• Declaration under the Child Custody Act
• Marriage settlement Agreement
• Verification required by both parties

Alabama Divorce Forms to be Signed by a Friend

• Affidavit by Third Party

Alabama Divorce Court Forms

• Forms for Alabama Court

Divorce Form for Your Spouse

• Answer and Affidavit in response