Frequently Asked Questions

This is typically the very first question. If there are NO minor children involved our fees start at $350 for a uncontested divorce - many websites mislead you on fees , hide them until they bait you in at $99 - Beware !  Our services are handled & filed by experienced Licensed Alabama Attorneys until final completion . We want all our clients to Speak with us Before they Hire us to make sure the uncontested online process is right for you ! FREE No Obligation brief consultations - CALL / TEXT ( 205) 356-6025 Mon-Sat - -  Court Filing Fees ( if not waived due to low income by the Court ) are approximately $250 - We do offer 90 days to Pay via In-House financing or full case immediate financing via AFFIRM.  If you are on Low / Fixed income inquire about our lowest fee "Pro Se" assist program ( no children ) to see if you may qualify . See the ALABAMA DIVORCE ONLINE for other options  - - - - 

only ONE party ( either husband or wife ) MUST be an Alabama resident for at least Six ( 6 ) months prior to filing a Divorce in Alabama . If you live elsewhere , but your spouse is an Alabama resident ( and will cooperate ) then this Alabama Divorce Online process will work for you ! We have divorced many Alabama residents where the other party lived in Africa / Asia /Caribbean / Canada / Mexico / South America and most every other state in the USA .

where other websites do not disclose this - we try to be as transparent as possible and work off a Flat Fee arrangement . We allow 90 days from initial payment to complete the process ( make all payments in full ) , return all necessary documents to file with the court in an expeditious manner - YOU must follow our instructions and cooperate with us ( sign documents promptly & return ! ) to keep your fee low .  Cases that require our additional time over the normal ( this is rare ) or miss the 90 day deadline ae subject to additional fees . We typically only add a small administration fee of $50 to each case. Court Filing fees ( typically approximately $250 if not waived by the court ) are additional fees ( non-attorney ) that are required for any civil action in Alabama Courts.

If you and your spouse have biological children under the age of 19 together as a couple then this must be addressed in a divorce action . Issues such as custody & child support are paramount and must be discussed . As the average cost of raising a child is over $300k until adulthood ( not including any post high school education) this is NOT a matter that should be taken lightly . We often are approached by parties that did not have their divorce handled properly initially and years later becomes a SERIOUS & Expensive problem . The paperwork is also much more involved in such divorces .  Our minimum fee for such is $1500 + court costs if uncontested.  Case financing is available   via our payment partners LawPay / Affirm.

This is commonly called a spouse whereabouts unknown divorce or divorce by publication . We offer a "Pro Se" assist program from $500 in such cases. Your appearance in such cases will be REQUIRED in Open Court by the Circuit Court Judge in this type of case . In a "Pro Se" case you will not have the assistance of counsel in open court .

If you know where your spouse is and they are simply uncooperative for any reason nobody can force them to sign uncontested divorce papers . You will be forced to File a contested divorce action with the Court whereupon you might simply obtain your divorce by default . If not it could turn into a protracted legal battle . Most Attorneys thus will require a $2500 ,$5000 , $10,000+ retainer fee depending on the assets / liabilities / custody in play ,  For simpler non complex cases we offer a "Pro Se" assist program from $500 ( no attorney will represent you in court ) to assist in cases where a default judgment is likely .

In Alabama there is a thirty ( 30 ) day mandatory waiting period before a Judge will Issue a Final Order of Divorce . Clients who make sure we have their filing fee promptly and all the required documents back quickly often have their divorce finalized shortly after the 30 day waiting period , 45 -60 days is average . Let us know if needed ASAP and we may be able to have expedited ( never quicker than the 30 days ) as Attorneys we know the Judges and their staff .