Albertville Divorce Lawyers

Our firm handles all types of divorce cases in Albertville. We are prepared to help you navigate:

• Uncontested Divorce: When both spouses agree on all important decisions, no trial is necessary. You can get an uncontested divorce.
• Contested Divorce: When spouses cannot settle on one or more key matters (such as property division or child custody), a court must step in. It is a contested divorce. 

The overwhelming majority of divorcing couples in Albertville find that are preferable. Indeed, the uncontested divorce option offers several advantages, including being faster and less expensive than a contested divorce.

Divorce cases are handled under state law. When you file for a divorce in Albertville, your rights and responsibilities are largely determined by Alabama law. As the laws vary somewhat across the different jurisdictions, it is crucial that you have an understanding of the law. Here are key points:

• Residency: Alabama has a residency requirement for divorce (Ala. Code § 30-2-5). You can file for divorce in Alabama regardless of what state you initially got married in—as long as you or your spouse has lived in Alabama for at least six months. If you are filing for a divorce in Albertville, your case will be handled in Marshall County court. 
• No Fault: Alabama allows spouses to obtain a divorce based on the grounds of irretrievable breakdown of the marriage. There is no need to prove fault. Instead, spouses can simply state that their marriage has suffered an irretrievable breakdown. Most uncontested divorces in Marshall County are no-fault divorces. 

• Equitable Distribution: Splitting up the property and assets is one of the most important aspects of any divorce case. When dividing marital property, Alabama courts follow the principle of equitable distribution. Each spouse is entitled to his or her “fair” share of the property. An even 50/50 split is possible, but not mandated by state law.
• Best Interests of the Child: Alabama uses the best interest of the child standard for custody and visitation matters in a divorce (Ala. Code § 30-3-152). Important considerations include the stability of each home environment, the physical and emotional health of the child, and the existing parent-child relationships. An Albertville divorce lawyer for parents can help.

The Harris Firm, LLC is a specialized family law firm dedicated to offering narrowly tailored advice and support to clients in Albertville and throughout Marshall County. We are ready to help you set up yourself and your family for the most secure, fulfilling future. Our team handles a full range of family law issues. Along with other issues, our Albertville divorce lawyer has experience with:

• Distribution of assets;
• Spousal support (alimony);
• Custody of children;
• Visitation rights; and
• Child support.

In a Marshall County uncontested divorce, it is good to have a local lawyer helping you out. To get divorced, you do not have to actually come into the office to meet the Marshall County attorney in person or go to Court. Since an uncontested divorce is mostly paperwork, everything can be done online and there is no need to even take off work in most cases.

Our Marshall County uncontested divorce attorney can do a phone or video consultation, if necessary, and the paralegal can also answer most of your questions about the process over the phone. There are no hearings since everyone is in agreement so it is possible to get divorced without ever leaving your home.

Since a Marshall County uncontested divorce is just paperwork, it is only a matter of you and your spouse properly signing and executing all of the documents and returning them to us to file. Once our Marshall County and Guntersville divorce lawyer files the uncontested divorce online, you will receive your divorce decree by email about a month or two later. There is no court as long as your agreement is approved by the judge which it should be in most cases.

This can be done because you have a signed contractual agreement in your divorce. There is really nothing for a judge to decide since both parties are in agreement. The judge just has to approve the agreement and grant your divorce. It usually takes at least thirty days for you to be officially divorced due to something called a ‘cooling off’ period in Alabama. This ‘cooling off’ period is to give a married couple thirty days to make sure it is what they want. But after this thirty days you can be divorced, which is why judges usually wait a month or two to issue your divorce decree.

Our Huntsville office is located in the Providence Community of Huntsville, Alabama. Our Albertville divorce lawyer can counsel you through the uncontested divorce process even if you live in the surrounding areas of Marshall County such as Boaz, Guntersville, Arab, or Albertville. We also file divorces in neighboring Cullman County for individuals living in the City of Cullman. Our Marshall County cheap divorce attorney is a proud member of the Better Business Bureau for North Alabama.

If you would like a cheap and easy uncontested divorce in Marshall County then we can get that for you easily. The uncontested divorce process is only simple if everyone agrees on all marital issues. To get the process started, you just need to get us a questionnaire explaining what the agreement is. Then our Marshall County uncontested divorce lawyer prepares the paperwork for everyone to sign and return to us to file. Give us a call now for a cheap divorce in Marshall County, Alabama.

Do I Need to Serve Divorce Papers On My Spouse?

Yes. In Alabama, the spouse who is filing for divorce must serve the petition on the other spouse in a legally compliant manner. If you are filing for divorce without your spouse being involved in the process—such as if he or she will not cooperate or if you are in a deep conflict—the divorce petition must be properly served upon him or her before the case can move forward. However, if you and your spouse are getting an uncontested divorce together, you can file jointly.

What is the Average Time for a Divorce to Be Finalized in Alabama?

There is no true “average” length of a divorce in Alabama. The duration of the divorce process in Albertville can vary dramatically based on a wide range of different case driven factors. It is not uncommon for uncontested divorce cases in Marshall County to be resolved within a few months. However, a contested divorce that requires a trial will often take more than a year.

Can I Get an Uncontested Divorce?

Yes—or at least it is an option for all divorcing couples in Alabama if they can reach a settlement. To get an uncontested divorce, you and your spouse need to resolve all material family law issues, including property division, spousal support, child custody, child visitation, and child support.

What is a Flat-Fee Divorce Attorney?

A flat-fee divorce lawyer in Albertville is an attorney who can represent you for a predetermined flat fee instead of a traditional hourly billing rate. Flat-fee divorce is often a great option for uncontested divorces in Alabama—especially if most or all issues are already resolved. Our firm is proud to provide affordable, flat-fee divorce representation to people in Albertville and Marshall County.