HB482 Alabama 2012 Session
Bill Summary
Under existing law, there is no requirement for married couples with minor children to complete a marriage dissolution education program prior to filing a pleading in a divorce action
This bill would require married couples with minor children to complete a marriage dissolution education program prior to serving a petition, counterpetition, or answer in a divorce or separation action
This bill would establish the program requirements and who is responsible for costs associated with attending the program
To require married couples with minor children to complete a marriage dissolution education program prior to filing a pleading in a divorce action; to establish marital dissolution education program requirements; and to provide for payment of costs.
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| May 9, 2012 | Indefinitely Postponed | |
| May 1, 2012 | Poole motion to Carry Over Temporarily adopted Voice Vote | |
| May 1, 2012 | Holmes motion to Carry Over Temporarily lost Roll Call 1110 | |
| May 1, 2012 | Poole motion to Table adopted Roll Call 1109 | |
| May 1, 2012 | Boman Amendment Offered | |
| May 1, 2012 | Third Reading Carried Over | |
| April 5, 2012 | Read for the second time and placed on the calendar | |
| March 6, 2012 | Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Judiciary |
Bill Text
Bill Votes
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
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| Bill Text | HB482 Alabama 2012 Session - Introduced |