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Divorce Costs in Alabama
Equitable Distribution • No-Fault & Fault-Based
Filing Fee
$290
Avg. Attorney Rate
$250/hr
Timeline
4 months
Waiting Period
30 days
Property Division
Equitable Distribution
Fault Type
No-Fault & Fault-Based
Key Cost Factors
Uncontested Range$1,500 — $4,000
Contested Range$10,000 — $35,000
State Overview
Alabama is an equitable distribution state, meaning marital assets are divided fairly but not necessarily equally.
Alabama allows both no-fault and fault-based divorce grounds. There is a mandatory 30-day waiting period before a divorce can be finalized.
The average attorney rate in Alabama is $250 per hour. An uncontested divorce typically costs $1,500 to $4,000, while a contested divorce can range from $10,000 to $35,000.
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