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Is There a Divorce Waiting Period in Alabama?

Indeed, Alabama enforces a waiting period for divorce.

A minimum of 30 days must elapse post the date of the initial complaint and summons. Subsequent to this duration and following an endorsed agreement or trial, the court can authorize a divorce. There are other pertinent timelines and cutoffs in these cases, which we’d be happy to discuss during a non-committal consultation tailored to your situation’s nuances.

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