HB180 Alabama 2013 Session
In Committee
Bill Summary
Sponsors
Session
Regular Session 2013
Title
Marriage dissolution education programs, participation is required for certain parties in marital dissolution actions with minor children; program requirements established, fees
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 7, 2013 | H | Indefinitely Postponed |
| February 28, 2013 | H | Pending third reading on day 10 Favorable from Judiciary with 1 substitute and 1 amendment |
| February 28, 2013 | H | Judiciary first Amendment Offered |
| February 28, 2013 | H | Read for the second time and placed on the calendar with 1 substitute and 1 amendment |
| February 6, 2013 | H | Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Judiciary |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | HB180 Alabama 2013 Session - Introduced |