HB180 Alabama 2013 Session
Bill Summary
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
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.
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 |