Divorce with Confidence
In an uncontested divorce, the case is filed in the Circuit Court in the county where you or your spouse resides. The online attorney can file the documents you receive. When the online attorney files the documents, the attorney communicates with the court on your behalf. Generally, no court hearing is required in an uncontested divorce. When the online attorney files the case and enters a notice of appearance, it is unlikely that a court hearing will be necessary to finalize your agreed divorce. But any judge may request a hearing at that time. The judge has the absolute right to require a hearing, even in an uncontested divorce. With the online attorney filing the case for you, the attorney will try to address any issues or concerns the court raises to avoid an actual hearing. Even so, a judge may still require a hearing to finalize your divorce even though the attorney has sent additional information to the court. Should a court hearing be required, and we e-filed your case for you, the online attorney will request permission for all parties to attend the hearing remotely via Zoom or similar video technology to avoid anyone having to appear in court physically. In the rare instance that the court requires an in-person hearing, we can assist you by locating a local attorney to appear with you in court should the online attorney not be able to attend the hearing for any reason. An additional fee is required for the online attorney to attend a virtual court hearing, and a local market fee shall be required for you to have a local attorney, if required, to appear in person with you at an in-person hearing.
×Under Alabama law, a mandatory waiting period of 30 days applies after filing a Complaint for Divorce or Summons with the Circuit Court. This waiting period must pass before a judge can grant the divorce. This 30-day period, often referred to as a "cooling- off period," is designed to allow parties to consider their decision and potentially reconcile.
Filing promptly allows the waiting period to begin sooner, expediting the process. Please note that there is no guarantee the judge will sign the divorce decree immediately upon reaching the required waiting period.The timing may vary based on the judge’s schedule and the court’s caseload, affecting how quickly the judge reviews and finalizes your case.
Alabama Code § 30-2-8.1 -
a) A court shall not enter a final judgment of divorce until after the expiration of 30 days from the date of the filing of the summons and complaint.
(b) This section shall not restrict the power of the court to enter any temporary orders necessary prior to the expiration of the waiting period. The temporary orders may include, but shall not be limited to, temporary orders on custody, spousal or child support, visitation, exclusive occupancy of the marital residence, or restraining the parties.
×AlabamaDivorceOnline.com is a 100% virtual, attorney-managed divorce experience. It’s a modern and convenient way to complete your uncontested divorce — fast, affordable, and entirely online.
This website is not a do-it-yourself form site or an automated document generator. Every divorce case started through this site is handled by a duly licensed Alabama attorney who prepares your documents, ensures legal compliance, and files everything with the appropriate Circuit Court on your behalf. You and your spouse can even sign and notarize your documents online (unless your county requires in-person notarization).
We break the process into three simple steps, allowing you to pay as you go. Pricing is transparent and straightforward:
A $5 administrative fee applies to credit card, Zelle, or money order payments.
No court appearance is required in most uncontested cases. Once your divorce is granted, your Final Judgment is available online. From start to finish, your case is managed by an Alabama attorney — securely, efficiently, and in full compliance with Alabama law.Divorce with confidence, knowing we’ve helped thousands of Alabamians complete their divorce online. We process divorces statewide.
We make the divorce process easy to follow by breaking it into four simple, attorney-managed steps — all completed online.
Complete our secure questionnaire to begin. A licensed Alabama attorney reviews your answers, confirms eligibility, and prepares all required legal documents based on your situation and the requirements of your local Circuit Court.
You and your spouse review the documents for accuracy, then sign and notarize — either online or in person, depending on your county. We ensure everything is legally complete, including any required service waivers or notices.*
Once documents are signed and notarized, your attorney files your case with the appropriate Alabama Circuit Court and monitors its progress. You don’t need to visit a courthouse — we handle the filing for you and keep you updated.
The judge reviews your case. If everything is in order, your Final Judgment of Divorce is signed and finalized. A copy is provided to you online.
Type of Service | What It Means | Where We Fit In |
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Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Divorce | You fill out and file all forms yourself with little or no support. | ❌ We are not a DIY platform. |
Self-Help Divorce | Software or step-by-step tools, but you do the work — including filing. | ❌ We don’t just guide — we do the work for you. |
Attorney-Guided | Attorney prepares documents but you handle court steps on your own. | ❌ That’s not us — we fully manage your case. |
Attorney-Managed / Full-Service Divorce | An attorney prepares, files, and manages your case from start to finish. | ✅ That’s exactly what we do. |
To file for divorce in Alabama, one spouse must meet the residency requirement:
Acceptable proof of residency includes:
Not sure if you qualify? We’ll help you determine eligibility.
Online notarization is available in most counties.* If your county does not accept it, we’ll guide you through in-person notarization.
To use online notarization, you must:
All online notarization sessions are recorded and securely stored in compliance with applicable notary laws.
We’ll guide you through alternative notarization options, including in-person notarization, if needed.
* Important Note: Most Alabama Circuit Courts accept online notarization, but Baldwin, Clay, Coosa, Covington, Houston, Jackson, Madison, Mobile, Monroe, Montgomery, Russell, and Jefferson Counties still require notarization to be completed in person. If you’re filing in one of these counties, you’ll sign and notarize your documents with a local notary, return them to us by mail or email.
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Debra H. Buchanan
Attorney at Law
Alabama Bar Member
Virtual Services/Consultations Only
Phone: (866) 236-1003
Email: info@alabamadivorceonline.com
Confirm you qualify to use Alabama Divorce Online then complete 3 easy steps:
STEP 1: Pay $99 to begin. You’ll complete our secure online questionnaire. Prefer to pay in full? You can also make a single payment of $195.
STEP 2: If you didn’t pay in full, pay the second payment of $99 to complete the document preparation phase. A licensed Alabama attorney will review your answers and prepare all required divorce documents tailored to your case and county.
STEP 3: Review and approve your documents online. Once approved, you'll move to the Legal Compliance phase, where we guide you through signing, notarization, and document exchange, and then to the final phase: Court Filing.
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