Does Alabama require separation before divorce?
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Does Alabama require separation before divorce?
In Alabama, you can file for a no-fault divorce, which is based on incompatibility or irretrievable breakdown of the marriage. You can also file based on a separation of at least two years.
Can my husband take everything in a divorce?
The unfortunate reality is that he/she may certainly try to take everything, or at least an unfair share. The rule is that the community property must be divided 50/50, according to “no fault” principles. Each spouse has a fiduciary duty to disclose all assets (and income, expenses and debts).
How long do you need to be married to get half?
To draw spouse benefits if your spouse is living, you must be married for at least a year. But to draw spouse benefits from an ex-spouse, your marriage must have lasted at least 10 years.
Can my wife take half my 401k?
Your desire to protect your funds may be self-seeking. Or it may be a matter of survival. But either way, your spouse has the legal grounds to claim all or part of your 401k benefits in a divorce settlement. And in most cases, you’ll have to find a way to make a fair and equitable split of the funds.
