Typically, to prove a parent unfit to have custody of a child, you must show things like drug or alcohol abuse, instances of child abuse or neglect, or situations in which the child is subjected to dangerous circumstances. Section 30-3-150 of the Code of Alabama, which governs child custody, requires that “Minor children have frequent […]
In Alabama, a judge may decline to grant your divorce, but not without a good reason. A judge will typically only deny an uncontested divorce if there are procedural matters that haven’t been done properly, something is unclear or confusing, or something is not in the best interests of the child. In a contested divorce, […]
There are typically no hearings or court dates in an uncontested divorce in Alabama. This is because if you are filing an uncontested divorce, that means you and your spouse have signed an agreement concerning the division of marital assets, custody, and other such matters. Therefore, the judge will almost always go along with your […]