How courts divide the house, retirement accounts, businesses, debts, and everything you own.
Alabama protects gifts from third parties under Ala. Code § 30-2-51. Learn which gifts stay separate, commingling risks, and engagement ring rules in 2026.
Alabama divides marital property through equitable distribution, not 50/50. Filing fees range $200-$400. Learn the factors courts use to divide assets fairly.
Alabama uses equitable distribution for marital home division. Filing fees $200-$400, 30-day waiting period. Learn buyout, sale, and court award options.
Alabama courts divide cars using equitable distribution under Ala. Code § 30-2-51. Learn who keeps the car, how auto loans are split, and vehicle valuation rules.
Alabama treats pets as property in divorce. Courts award ownership based on purchase records, care history, and child connections. Filing fee: $200-$400.
Alabama divides bank accounts equitably, not 50/50. Learn how courts classify joint vs. separate accounts, filing fees ($200-$400), and asset protection strategies.