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Uncontested divorce phone consultations are free. The flat attorney fee is $690 without minor children or $890 with minor children, plus your county filing fee. The entire Alabama online divorce process is completed by phone, email, and electronic court filing — usually within 30 to 60 days. Call (205) 201-1789 to speak with an uncontested divorce lawyer today.
In short: An uncontested divorce in Alabama — also called a no-fault divorce, a no contest divorce, or a noncontested divorce — is a divorce in which both spouses already agree on every issue, so there is nothing left for a judge to decide. The Harris Firm LLC handles uncontested divorces entirely online for residents of all 67 Alabama counties, at a flat attorney fee of $690 without minor children or $890 with minor children, plus the county filing fee.
How it actually works: You and your spouse retain us to prepare the paperwork, walk you through signing it, and file the case — we do not negotiate the agreement for you. The whole process is online: no courtroom, no hearing, and in most cases neither spouse ever appears before a judge. It is the fastest, simplest, and most affordable way to legally end a marriage in Alabama.
The Alabama rules: At least one spouse must have lived in Alabama for six months before filing. Most uncontested divorces use the no-fault grounds of incompatibility or irretrievable breakdown of the marriage. Alabama law imposes a mandatory 30-day waiting period after filing before any divorce — contested or uncontested — can be finalized.
The biggest mistake: Assuming a divorce can be filed as uncontested when one issue is still unresolved. If the spouses do not yet agree on property, debts, alimony, custody, or child support, the case is not uncontested — and trying to force it through anyway causes delays and rejected filings. The fix is simple: reach a complete agreement first, then file.
Everything You Need to Know About Uncontested Divorce in Alabama
Statewide Online Uncontested Divorce, Handled by an Attorney From Start to Finish
If you and your spouse have reached an agreement, The Harris Firm LLC handles fast, easy, affordable uncontested divorces entirely online for residents of all 67 Alabama counties. You do not need to live in our city to hire us. Whether you are searching for an uncontested divorce lawyer near you in Birmingham, Mobile, Dothan, Tuscaloosa, Florence, or any rural part of the state, our uncontested divorce attorneys prepare your paperwork, file electronically with your county circuit court, and obtain your final divorce decree — without either spouse ever setting foot in a courtroom.
Attorney Steven A. Harris has handled Alabama uncontested divorces since 2007. With offices in Birmingham, Chelsea, Montgomery, and Huntsville, our uncontested divorce lawyers regularly file online divorces for residents of every county in the state. The entire Alabama online divorce process is completed by phone, email, and electronic court filing — usually within 30 to 60 days from the date the case is filed.
If you have been searching for a fast divorce, an easy divorce, a simple divorce, or an affordable online divorce lawyer in Alabama, an uncontested online divorce is almost always the right path. Whatever you call it — no-fault, no contest, noncontested, or agreed — it is the same thing, and we have built our practice around delivering it statewide for one flat fee with direct attorney involvement on every case.
How Much Does an Uncontested Divorce Cost in Alabama?
Uncontested divorce is the most affordable way to legally end a marriage in Alabama. If you have been searching for a cheap divorce or a low-cost uncontested divorce attorney, our flat-fee pricing is built to be transparent: one flat attorney fee plus your county’s court filing fee, with no hourly billing and no surprise charges. Total out-of-pocket for most Alabama uncontested divorces — attorney fee plus court filing fee combined — falls between roughly $890 and $1,230, depending on whether minor children are involved and which county you file in.
What the Flat Fee Includes
Attorney oversight by Steven A. Harris from start to finish, preparation of all required legal documents (Complaint for Divorce, Answer and Waiver, Marital Settlement Agreement, sworn Testimony of Plaintiff, and child support paperwork if applicable), a phone call to review your questionnaire responses, and electronic filing with your county circuit court.
What’s Charged Separately
Court filing fee. The county circuit court charges its own filing fee, which varies by county. We advance the filing fee at the time of filing, and you reimburse us before the case is submitted. See filing fees and special requirements for all 67 Alabama counties →
Additional fees may apply in certain situations — for example, a quit claim deed for real property, a QDRO to divide a 401(k), or resolving paternity issues. Any additional fees are quoted in writing before any work is done, and the most common ones are explained in detail below.
What Is an Uncontested Divorce in Alabama?
An uncontested divorce is a divorce in which both spouses have already reached a complete agreement on every issue arising from the marriage. There is nothing left for a judge to decide. Instead of litigating, the spouses sign a written settlement agreement, the attorney prepares and files the required documents, and the court issues a final divorce decree after the statutory waiting period.
To qualify as uncontested, both spouses must agree on the division of marital property and debts, alimony (whether it will be paid or waived), and — if minor children are involved — custody, visitation, and child support. If even one issue remains in dispute when the case is filed, it cannot proceed as uncontested and may need to be filed as a contested divorce instead.
An important distinction: in a true uncontested divorce, the parties have already reached their own agreement — we do not negotiate the agreement on your behalf. You and your spouse retain us for a low flat fee to prepare the paperwork, walk you through signing it, file the case, and obtain the final decree after the 30-day waiting period. If you need an attorney to help negotiate the terms with your spouse before signing, that is mediation or contested-case work, not an uncontested divorce, and is priced separately.
No-Fault, No Contest, Noncontested, Agreed — All the Same Divorce
People search for this kind of divorce under a lot of different names, and they all mean the same thing in Alabama. A no-fault divorce means neither spouse has to prove the other did anything wrong. A no contest divorce or noncontested divorce (sometimes written non-contested) just means nobody is fighting — both sides agree. An agreed divorce or mutual divorce is the same idea. Whatever term you used to find this page, if you and your spouse agree on everything, you are looking for an uncontested divorce, and that is exactly what we handle.
How a Quick, Easy Online Divorce Works in Alabama
A lot of people come to us after searching for a fast divorce, a quick divorce, or a simple online divorce, worried it will be complicated or drag on for months. For an uncontested case, it usually is not. Here is what an online uncontested divorce actually looks like in Alabama, and why it is the quickest legal way to end a marriage in this state.
Completely Online — From Anywhere in Alabama
You never have to come to an office. Everything is handled by phone, email, and electronic court filing. We file in all 67 counties, so it does not matter whether you are in a major metro or a rural community — the process is the same. This is what makes it a true online divorce: you complete a questionnaire, we prepare the documents, you sign, and we file. No courtroom, no in-person hearing in the vast majority of cases.
Fast — Usually 30 to 60 Days
Alabama law sets a mandatory 30-day waiting period after filing before any divorce can be finalized. That 30-day floor is the fastest a divorce can legally go in this state, and an uncontested case is the only way to actually hit it. Most of our uncontested divorces are final within 30 to 60 days of filing — the variation depends on the county and how quickly the assigned judge signs the decree after we move for entry.
Easy — We Do the Paperwork
The thing that makes a divorce feel hard is usually the paperwork and the not-knowing. We handle the documents and tell you exactly what to sign and how. An easy divorce is not about cutting corners — it is about having an attorney who has done this since 2007 prepare it correctly the first time, so it does not get bounced back by the clerk or the judge.
How It Compares to a Contested Divorce
A contested divorce in Alabama often takes six months to over a year, with multiple court appearances, discovery, and possibly a trial. An uncontested divorce skips all of that because there is nothing to fight about. That single difference — agreement — is what makes uncontested divorce by far the fastest and cheapest path.
Do You Qualify for an Uncontested Divorce in Alabama?
Most divorces in Alabama can be handled as uncontested if both spouses are willing to cooperate. To qualify, the following requirements must be met:
- Alabama residency. At least one spouse must have lived in Alabama for at least six months before the divorce is filed.
- Full agreement on all issues. Both spouses must agree on property division, debts, alimony, and (if applicable) custody, visitation, and child support.
- Both spouses willing to sign all required documents. An uncontested divorce requires the non-filing spouse to sign multiple documents — at a minimum the Answer and Waiver, the Marital Settlement Agreement, and the sworn Testimony. If minor children are involved, they must also sign the Rule 32 child support paperwork (the CS-41 Income Affidavit, CS-42 Guidelines worksheet, and CS-43 Notice of Compliance). If your spouse refuses to sign, the case cannot proceed as uncontested.
- No active bankruptcy. A pending bankruptcy can complicate property division and may need to be resolved first.
- The marriage is dissolvable on no-fault grounds. Most uncontested divorces use incompatibility or irretrievable breakdown — no proof of fault required.
How to Get an Uncontested Divorce in Alabama — 5 Steps
Pay & Submit Questionnaire
Pay the flat attorney fee online and complete our secure uncontested divorce questionnaire.
Attorney Review
Steven A. Harris personally reviews your questionnaire and schedules a call to confirm the agreed terms.
Document Preparation
We prepare all required documents — Complaint, Answer and Waiver, Settlement Agreement, Testimony, and child support forms if applicable.
Sign & Return
Both spouses review and sign according to Alabama law. We provide instructions so everything is executed correctly.
Filing & Final Decree
We electronically file with the county circuit court. After the 30-day waiting period, the judge issues your final decree.
How Long Does an Uncontested Divorce Take in Alabama?
Alabama law requires a minimum 30-day waiting period after the divorce is filed before a judge can issue a final divorce decree. This applies to every divorce in the state, contested or uncontested, and cannot be waived.
In practice, most uncontested divorces filed by The Harris Firm are completed within 30 to 60 days from the date the case is filed. The 30-day floor is fixed by statute, but the time it takes to obtain the signed decree after we move for entry depends on the assigned judge and county. Some judges sign promptly. Others have heavier dockets, which can push completion closer to the 60-day end of that range.
Some Alabama judges issue an interlocutory decree at the time of filing — signed immediately but not legally effective until 30 days later. Others wait until the 30 days have passed before signing. Either way, the divorce is final approximately one to two months after filing, which makes uncontested divorce by far the fastest legal way to dissolve a marriage in this state.
Alabama Divorce Filing Fees by County
Every Alabama county circuit court charges its own divorce filing fee, set by the court and separate from the attorney fee. Filing fees in Alabama range from approximately $200 to $340, and each includes the electronic filing convenience fee — typically $10 to $15 above the base statutory fee. Several counties also have unique procedural requirements: Mobile County requires a Commissioner’s Certificate and witness affidavit, Jefferson County requires the Complaint to be filed before the supporting documents are signed, and a handful of counties (Baldwin, Calhoun, Chambers, Covington, Lauderdale, Lee, Mobile, and Tuscaloosa) require parents in cases with minor children to complete an approved parenting class.
| County | Filing Fee | Notable Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County (Birmingham & Bessemer) | ~$215 | Different filing sequence — Complaint filed first |
| Madison County (Huntsville) | ~$340 | Hearing possible for cases with minor children (judge-dependent) |
| Shelby County (Chelsea, Pelham, Alabaster) | ~$295 | Documents must be signed close to filing date |
| Mobile County | ~$220 | Witness affidavit + Commissioner; parenting class required |
| Montgomery County | ~$205 | Parenting class possible (judge-dependent) |
| Lee County (Auburn / Opelika) | ~$310 | Parenting class required — local in person |
| Tuscaloosa County | ~$240 | Parenting class required — local in person |
| Houston County (Dothan) | ~$225 | Specific Testimony of Plaintiff requirements |
All filing fees shown are approximate and include the electronic filing convenience fee. Court filing fees are advanced by the firm and reimbursed by the client before filing.
See filing fees and requirements for all 67 Alabama counties →
Uncontested Divorce With Minor Children in Alabama
When minor children are involved, the uncontested divorce process is largely the same — but with a few important differences. The flat attorney fee is $890 instead of $690. The settlement agreement must address custody, visitation, holiday rotation, and child support. Alabama requires that child support be calculated using the state’s Rule 32 child support guidelines, which means we prepare and file additional forms: the CS-41 Income Affidavit (signed by both parents), the CS-42 Child Support Guidelines worksheet, and the CS-43 Notice of Compliance.
Several Alabama counties — including Montgomery County and others — require both parents to complete an approved parenting class before the court will finalize the divorce. The class is short, can usually be completed online, and the certificate of completion is filed with the rest of the divorce paperwork. Whether your county requires a parenting class is one of the things our county-by-county filing fee resource covers in detail.
Why Choose Our Alabama Uncontested Divorce Lawyers
Alabamians searching for an experienced uncontested divorce attorney want three things: a fair flat fee, a fast and easy process, and a lawyer who actually handles the case from start to finish. We have built our uncontested divorce practice around exactly that.
Statewide Reach, All 67 Counties
We file uncontested divorces in every county in Alabama. Four offices and electronic court filing mean we serve you whether you live in a major metro or a rural community.
Attorney-Managed Cases
Steven A. Harris personally handles every uncontested divorce filed by the firm. Your case is not handed off to a paralegal or an automated form mill.
Transparent Flat-Fee Pricing
$690 without minor children, $890 with minor children. No hourly billing, no surprise charges, and any additional fees are quoted in advance before any work is done.
Frequently Asked Questions About Uncontested Divorce in Alabama
1.What is an uncontested divorce in Alabama?
An uncontested divorce in Alabama is a divorce in which both spouses have already reached a complete written agreement on every issue arising from the marriage — property division, debts, alimony, and (if minor children are involved) custody, visitation, and child support. It is also called a no-fault, no contest, or noncontested divorce. Because nothing is left for a judge to decide, no trial or in-person hearing is required. The attorney prepares and electronically files the documents, and the court issues a final decree after the statutory 30-day waiting period.
2.How much does an uncontested divorce cost in Alabama?
The Harris Firm charges a flat attorney fee of $690 for an uncontested divorce in Alabama without minor children, and $890 if the case involves minor children. Court filing fees are charged separately by the county and currently range from approximately $200 to $340 (each includes the electronic filing convenience fee). There is no hourly billing and no surprise charges. Any additional fees for special services such as a quit-claim deed or QDRO are quoted in advance before any work is done.
3.Can I get a quick or fast divorce in Alabama?
An uncontested divorce is the fastest legal way to end a marriage in Alabama. The state imposes a mandatory 30-day waiting period after filing, which is the floor no divorce can go below. Most uncontested divorces are completed within 30 to 60 days of filing. A contested divorce, by contrast, commonly takes six months to over a year. If you are looking for a quick, fast, or simple divorce, an uncontested online divorce is almost always the answer — provided you and your spouse agree on everything.
4.Can I do my divorce online in Alabama?
Yes. We handle uncontested divorces entirely online for residents of all 67 Alabama counties. The whole process is completed by phone, email, and electronic court filing — you never have to come to an office or appear in court in the vast majority of cases. You complete a questionnaire, we prepare the documents, you and your spouse sign, and we file electronically with your county circuit court.
5.Do both spouses have to agree to everything?
Yes. An uncontested divorce requires that both spouses reach a full agreement on all issues before the case is filed — property division, debt allocation, child custody and visitation (if applicable), child support, and any other matter related to the marriage. If even one issue remains unresolved, the divorce cannot proceed as uncontested and may require court involvement. The non-filing spouse must also be willing to sign all of the required documents.
6.Do I need to live in Alabama to file an uncontested divorce here?
At least one spouse must have lived in Alabama for at least six months before the divorce is filed. The other spouse can live in another state or even another country, as long as they are willing to sign the Answer and Waiver acknowledging the divorce. The Alabama-resident spouse satisfies the residency requirement on behalf of both parties, and the divorce can be completed through email and electronic filing regardless of where each spouse lives.
When an Uncontested Divorce Needs a Little More
The flat fee covers everything for a standard uncontested divorce. Certain situations involve work beyond the standard scope — either because federal law requires a separate court order, because Alabama law presumes facts that have to be formally addressed, or because the parties want services that are not part of an uncontested divorce. We always quote any additional fee in writing before any extra work is performed.
Real Property and Quit Claim Deeds — $750 Flat Fee (Optional)
Under Alabama law, when real property is acquired during a marriage, the non-titled spouse is generally presumed to have an interest in the property — even if only one spouse is named on the deed and mortgage. If the divorce awards the marital home or other real property to one spouse, the settlement agreement will typically require the other spouse to sign a quit claim deed transferring their interest, which is then recorded in the probate court of the county where the property is located.
The quit claim deed is separate from the divorce itself. It does not hold up the divorce — the decree can be entered without the deed being signed — but if the deed is never executed and recorded, future title problems are common. When the spouse who kept the property later refinances or sells, the underwriter typically requires a recorded quit claim deed clearing the ex-spouse’s interest before closing, and by then the ex-spouse may be hard to locate. For that reason, we offer a flat fee of $750 to prepare and record a quit claim deed as part of the uncontested divorce process. This is entirely optional — you can prepare and record the deed yourselves through the probate court if you prefer.
401(k) Division and QDROs — Quote After a Phone Call
If the divorce involves dividing a 401(k), pension, or other qualified retirement plan, federal law requires a separate court order called a Qualified Domestic Relations Order, or QDRO, before the plan administrator will release funds to the non-employee spouse. The good news is that a QDRO does not delay the divorce. The settlement agreement specifies how the account is divided, the divorce is finalized as normal after the 30-day waiting period, and the QDRO is a separate order prepared afterward to actually release the funds. QDROs are technical documents that must comply with both federal ERISA law and the specific plan’s procedures, so we provide a quote after a brief phone call once we know which plan is involved.
Paternity Issues — Separate Quote
In Alabama, a child born to a wife during the marriage is legally presumed to be the husband’s child, regardless of biology — even when the spouses have been separated for years. This becomes complicated when a couple separates without divorcing, the wife has a child with another man during the separation, and the couple later decides to divorce. Resolving it requires a separate court order disestablishing the husband as the legal father and establishing the biological father, usually involving DNA testing and a hearing. Because the work and timeline depend heavily on the specific facts, paternity issues require a separate fee quote, which we provide during the consultation.
Pre-Litigation Mediation Is Not an Uncontested Divorce
Sometimes couples are almost in agreement but want lawyers to help them work through the remaining issues before signing anything. That is mediation or settlement negotiation, not an uncontested divorce. An uncontested divorce, by definition, is a case where the parties have already reached their own agreement and simply retain us to prepare the paperwork, file the case, and obtain the decree. If you want one of our family law attorneys to represent you in pre-litigation mediation or contested-case work, that is a separate retainer engagement quoted by the attorney.
Planning for Life After Your Divorce
Once your divorce is final, several legal and financial documents typically need to be updated. Many people overlook this step, which can lead to unintended consequences later. After a divorce, it is wise to review and update your Last Will and Testament, beneficiary designations on life insurance and retirement accounts, your power of attorney and healthcare directive, and any property deeds if real estate ownership changed.
Because The Harris Firm also handles probate, estate planning, and property deed work, we can help you address these post-divorce items as part of a coordinated plan. Read our checklist of what to do after your Alabama divorce is final →
Get Started With Your Alabama Uncontested Divorce Today
You have two easy options. Most clients begin by paying the flat attorney fee and submitting our online questionnaire. If you would prefer to speak with attorney Steven Harris first, the phone consultation is free for uncontested divorce questions.
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