What is an uncontested divorce in Alabama?
An uncontested divorce is one in which the parties execute a separation agreement either with, or very shortly after, the complaint for divorce is filed. A separation agreement is an agreement that resolves issues of the cause for divorce, alimony and support, child custody and child support, and property division between the parties. If the parties are represented by the same Alabama divorce lawyer, one of the parties will execute an acknowledgment of representation under which he or she states that the attorney can only represent the spouse in the proceeding and that the attorney has explained this and its ramifications to them. In addition, the unrepresented spouse also signs an Answer and Waiver, wherein they state their position as to the complaint, and give the court permission to move forward in prosecuting the complaint for divorce.
