Filing Divorce In Alabama

Summary

If you need to file for divorce in Alabama and your spouse is in another state, you can file a Complaint for Divorce at your local court. Attempt to serve your spouse with the papers. If you cant locate them, request Service by Publication and publish a notice in a local newspaper. Contact a process server or sheriffs department in the spouses state for assistance. Alabama Legal Aid offers free or low-cost legal services to help with the process.

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Im in need of a divorce my husband has warnts out for his arrest he has moved to another state and living with another woman. I wanted to known how would i go about filing for divorce if i cant find him ?
Hello ****, I'm sorry to hear about your situation. To help you better, could you please tell me where you are currently residing?
I live in tuscaloosa alabama
Hello ****, thank you for sharing. In Alabama, you can file for divorce on grounds of abandonment. Here are the steps:
*. File a Complaint for Divorce at your local court.
*. You must attempt to serve your husband with the papers.
*. If you can't find him, you'll need to publish a notice in a local newspaper.
Remember to consult a lawyer.
He is living in Tennessee
Hello ****. If your husband is in Tennessee, you can have the divorce papers served to him there. If he still can't be found, you may follow these steps:
*. Request the court for "Service by Publication".
*. Publish the notice in a Tennessee newspaper.
*. Wait for him to respond.
I live in tuscaloosa alabama
Thank you for your response, ****. Knowing that your husband is in Tennessee, you can also contact a process server or sheriff's department there to help serve the divorce papers. Are you able to hire a lawyer or do you need assistance finding affordable legal help in Tuscaloosa, Alabama?
I am not able to hire a lawyer i am raising out 10 year old adopted granddaughter
I'm sorry for your situation, ****. Alabama has legal aid organizations that provide free or low-cost legal services. Alabama Legal Aid is one such organization. They can help you with your divorce process. Their contact number is (*) *-* and website is alabama.freelegalanswers.org.
I did call them i am waiting on a call back now
That's great, ****. While you wait, make a list of any questions you have so you're prepared when they call back. Remember, it's important to understand each step of the process. Don't hesitate to reach out if you need more information.
Ok thank you i will
That's great, ****. Remember, we're here to help. Don't hesitate to reach out if you need any more information or assistance. Good luck!