Q: How long does an uncontested Alabama divorce take? Can one or both be in another state as I file?
What happens with my retirement? Married since 2004
Do I need an attorney for uncontested Alabama divorce?
Would I be required to pay alimony?
Thanks,
Anthony
A:
Depends on the facts. No. Depends on the facts.
Anthony -- if you want an answer, you must provide some information. No one can answer based on this.
A:
The documents can be prepared the same day. After you and your spouse sign them, expect the divorce to be effective within about six weeks.
No problem for one or both of you to be in another state or even another country, but at least one of you must maintain your domicile (your permanent home) in Alabama.
Hard to say about your retirement. The whole idea of an uncontested divorce is that you and your spouse are able to reach agreement on how to divide your assets, debts, income, and expenses. There's lots of information available on my web site and others about these kinds of questions in Alabama. You and your spouse can read it together and see if you can't reach agreement on a plan that makes sense to both of you.
The answer is the same on alimony. Go gather some information and see if you can't reach agreement together.
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