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SB492 Alabama 2012 Session

Updated Jan 10, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor
Jerry L. Fielding
Republican
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

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.

Subjects
Family Law

Bill Actions

Indefinitely Postponed

Read for the second time and placed on the calendar

Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Judiciary

Bill Text

Documents

Source: Alabama Legislature