Alabama is facing a hike in the divorce rates. Divorce grounds in Alabama are:
No-Fault Divorce Grounds in Alabama
No-fault divorce grounds in Alabama are:
Incompatibility
Both of the spouses can file for divorce if they do not find the other spouse compatible.
Irretrievable Breakdown of Marriage
Irretrievable breakdown of marriage is a valid divorce ground in Alabama. Irretrievable breakdown of the marriage stands for a marital relationship’s breakdown beyond any prospect of reconciliation. You and your spouse can file for divorce if so is the case under this divorce ground.
Voluntary Abandonment
Voluntary abandonment is when one or both of the spouses voluntarily end their physical relationship, for a period of one or more years. After one year, this will be a valid no-fault ground for
divorce in Alabama.
Fault Divorce Grounds in Alabama
Following are the fault divorce grounds in Alabama:
Physical & Incurable Incapacitation
Physical and incurable incapacitation is a legitimate fault divorce ground in Alabama. Both physical and financial incapacitation will be included in this divorce ground.
Adultery
If a person is involved in sexual relationship with a person other than his/her lawful partner, his/her spouse can file for divorce. Adultery is the most common fault divorce ground in Alabama.
Imprisonment
Imprisonment of one of the spouses resulting in separation of both of the spouses for an extended time period is also another legitimate fault divorce ground in Alabama. Since the normal married life can not be continued, the affected spouse can file for divorce.
Habitual Drunkenness
If one of the spouses is addicted to drugs i.e. alcohol, opium, morphine or cocaine, which can lead to mental incapacitation for a time period (short or long), the other spouse can seek divorce. It is a major divorce ground in Alabama.
Incurable Insanity
Marriage is a relationship between two physically and mentally fit persons. Under this divorce ground in Alabama, if either of the spouses is insane and is unable to perform his/her duties as a spouse and the insanity is incurable marriage can be terminated.
Domestic Violence or Abuse
Domestic violence is the most common divorce ground in Alabama. It is not restricted to men only, women also commit domestic violence.
Pregnancy at the Time of Marriage
If a husband comes to know that his wife is pregnant by someone else at the time of marriage, he can divorce his wife. This divorce ground is not a common one.
Contact a professional divorce attorney or divorce lawyer for detailed information regarding divorce grounds in Alabama.
