The decision to seek a divorce is rarely easy. At Brad Green Law, we understand the emotional and financial hardships accompanying a marriage's dissolution. We offer unique and creative strategies designed to protect your interests. Regardless of your case's challenges, we strive to be practical problem solvers and staunch legal advocates.
There are three main categories of divorce in Alabama. They are
Uncontested or simplified — An uncontested divorce is the simplest and quickest way to end a marriage. To obtain an uncontested divorce, each party must agree on how to divide real and personal property. The court will take an acceptance and waiver of service if the defendant and a credible witness sign it. If there are children involved, child support and custody arrangements must also be made by Alabama guidelines. Once a complaint is filed, there is a 30-day waiting period before the judge can enter a final order or decree. An uncontested divorce may also be granted if one spouse cannot be located and a notice of divorce is published in a local newspaper for at least four weeks.
Contested—Contested divorces involve increased litigation and costs and typically take much longer than uncontested divorces. If no settlement can be reached, the judge determines orders regarding child custody, the division of marital assets, and spousal support.
Military — Military divorces often involve federal law and the army guidelines that protect active duty service members from default judgments. Child support and retirement division guidelines may also involve different regulations that must be followed for military divorces.
Grounds for divorce are divided into no-fault and fault-based categories.
No-fault grounds for divorce include:
Whatever the reason for your divorce, our attorneys provide compassion and discretion throughout the process. We can help you understand your options and develop a strategy designed with your future in mind. Our attorneys are fearless of a challenge and have the experience to tackle problems.
If the defendant in a divorce proceeding is not a resident of Alabama, the other party must be a resident for at least six months before filing a complaint. The complaint can be filed in the county where the filing spouse or defendant resides or where the parties lived at the time of separation. A qualified family law attorney helps you understand how divorce laws impact your actions.
Divorces can be complicated and financially burdensome without quality legal representation. Choosing the right attorney doesn't have to be overwhelming and intimidating. At Brad Green Law, our attorneys work hard to get you favorable results promptly. We meet with clients Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; evening and weekend appointments are available upon request. Call us at
(205) 540-2590 or contact us online to discuss your case.
A Commitment to Service and Compassion Drive Our Practice
At Brad Green Law, we provide professional and energetic representation in a relaxed and casual atmosphere. There are several key differences between military and civilian divorces. We have significant hands-on experience handling
military divorces and provide the resources you need to protect your rights. Whether you're stationed at a base in Alabama, somewhere else in our country, or even somewhere else in the world, we are fully prepared to assist you with all aspects of the military divorce process as long as Alabama has jurisdiction over your case.
Federal and state laws have been enacted to protect active duty service members from default divorce judgments. The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act of 2003 was enacted to protect service members' legal rights while on active duty. For example, a divorce proceeding may be held for a service member's active duty up to 60 days after that. This automatic postponement can be waived if a service member chooses to proceed with the divorce while on active duty. If a military spouse is serving overseas, an uncontested divorce can be completed without the service member's physical appearance in Alabama.
To proceed with a military divorce:
The grounds for a military divorce are the same as those for civilian divorces.
Alabama's family and federal laws govern how the court calculates support and divides marital assets. The Uniformed Services Former Spouses' Protection Act (USFSPA) governs the distribution of military retirement benefits. Under the USFSPA, a former spouse is entitled to a portion of military retirement pay if the marriage lasted at least ten years during the service member's active duty.
Child support and alimony are calculated in the same way as in civilian divorces. However, how child and spousal support can be deducted from a service member's pay can differ from that of a civilian.
Military divorces present unique challenges that can make the divorce process more complicated. Brad Green Law, we have the knowledge and resources to ease the burdens of filing for and obtaining a divorce. Visit one of our two office locations in Birmingham and Blount County. Contact us online or call us at
205-937-3687 to discuss your case.
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