Is a Separation Agreement Legal in Alabama?
Yes, a couple may legally separate and create an agreement to divide their assets and establish child custody if the marriage is considered irretrievably broken.[1]
Legal Separation Requirements
- Filing Fee: $200 to $350.
- For example, it is $227 in Baldwin County and $324 in Madison County.
- Residency: Petitioner must be a resident for at least 6 months.[2]
- Where to File: At the Family Court Division of the Circuit Court.
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