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Alabama Divorce Information Property Ownership For Divorce Purposes Equitable distribution state, which means the court has the authority to divide marital property in any manner which is "equitable" or "just," and not necessarily 50/50. Marital fault can be considered when dividing property in Alabama. What Property is Divided? Separate property state. Only marital property is divided in a divorce. Separate property is generally 1) Property acquired before the marriage, 2) Property acquired by gift, 3) Property acquired by inheritance. Pensions are marital only if marriage lasted 10 pension-earning years. The non-pension-holding spouse cannot get more than 50% of the pension. Alimony At the court's discretion. Marital fault can be considered. Terminates upon the death of either party, and upon the receiving party's remarriage or cohabitation with a member of the opposite sex. Child Support Income shares method, which means the income of both parents is considered. Emancipation is age 19. Court may order payment of college education costs. Child Support Calculator. Child Support Enforcement The Alabama child support enforcement agency can be found at: www.dhr.state.al.us/page.asp?pageid=288 Divorce Related Statutes For Alabama See "Title 30" of the Code of Alabama after you click on the link below. http://www.legislature.state.al.us/CodeofAlabama/1975/coatoc.htm Other Resources The Divorce Financial Survival Series |