SB492 Alabama 2012 Session
In Committee
Bill Summary
Sponsors
Session
Regular Session 2012
Title
Marriage dissolution education programs, participation is required for certain parties in marital dissolution actions with minor children; program requirements established, indigency
Description
<p class="bill_description"> 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</p><p class="bill_description">
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</p><p class="bill_description">
This bill would establish the program
requirements and who is responsible for costs
associated with attending the program</p><p class="bill_entitled_an_act"> 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.
</p>
Subjects
Family Law
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| May 9, 2012 | Indefinitely Postponed | |
| April 19, 2012 | Read for the second time and placed on the calendar | |
| April 10, 2012 | Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Judiciary |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | SB492 Alabama 2012 Session - Introduced |