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Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce

Grounds for Divorce The following is the actual statute explaining the different grounds for divorce, whether it is a contested divorce or an uncontested divorce, that are available in the State of Alabama.  An irretrievable breakdown is the most common grounds for a no fault divorce in every county in the State: (a) The circuit …

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Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce

Common Law Marriages To be defined as a common law marriage within the states that allow it, the two people must: agree that they are married, live together, and present themselves as husband and wife. Common law marriage is generally a non-ceremonial relationship that requires  “a positive mutual agreement, permanent and exclusive of all others, to …

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Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce

Where to File Your Divorce In Alabama, you can only file any legal proceeding in a court that has jurisdiction over you, the other party, and/or the subject matter involved.  This jurisdiction is what allows you to initiate a legal case in a particular court or not.  A divorce is very much like a civil …

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