STEP 1: QUALIFY
  • Alabama Residency
    • Your Residency
    • Spouse’s Residency
  • Situation with Spouse
    • Spouse’s Whereabouts
    • Agreement with Spouse
    • Spouse willing to Sign
  • Qualified
STEP 2: REGISTER
  • Case ID Assigned
  • Parties’ Names
  • Where Married
  • Any Children
  • Any Property
  • Filing Party
  • Delivery Method
  • Case Verification
  • Case Accepted
  • Service Option
  • Processing Fee
STEP 3: SIGN & FILE
  • Answer Questions
  • Sign Petition
  • File Petition

See if you qualify to file for divorce in Alabama.

To file for divorce in Alabama, at least one spouse must meet the state’s residency requirement.

  • If your spouse lives in Alabama, you can file right away — no minimum residency is required for you.
  • If your spouse lives outside Alabama, then you must have lived in Alabama for at least six months before filing.

See the explanation on the right for more details.

Have you lived in Alabama for at least six months or are you a member of the military and been stationed in Alabama for at least six month?
YES
NO
Is Alabama your home state and you are in the military and stationed outside of Alabama?
YES
NO
Is your spouse presently living in Alabama and an Alabama resident?
YES
NO
Is Alabama your spouse’s home state and is your spouse is in the military and stationed outside of Alabama?
YES
NO