SB388 Alabama 2013 Session

Updated Jul 24, 2021

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Greg J. Reed
Republican
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: 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

Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Children, Youth Affairs, and Human Resources