Flat Fee No Contest Divorce

Alabama Flat Fee Uncontested Divorce Lawyers

When you and your spouse have agreed on the terms of your divorce, a flat fee can make the legal cost easier to plan. Apex Law LLC offers flat fee no contest divorces, also called uncontested divorces, for qualifying clients throughout Alabama. Our firm serves Alabama from Huntsville and Birmingham.

Free paper evaluation: Request a free uncontested-divorce paper evaluation. Submit the form and describe your agreement; we will identify the papers needed to assess fit and scope.

Telephone consultation — $200 for 30 minutes: Book a divorce telephone consultation to discuss your circumstances and questions. The consultation fee is credited toward your balance if you hire us.

Flat Fee Divorce Pricing

$1,000 + filing fee — without children

For an agreed divorce without minor children and without post-judgment issues. Both spouses must agree on all divorce terms before drafting begins.

$1,300 + filing fee — with children

For an agreed divorce involving minor children, including agreed custody, parenting time, and child-support terms. The agreement remains subject to the court's review and approval.

These are attorney fees. The court filing fee is additional and varies by county. The written engagement agreement will identify the services covered by the flat fee and any separately quoted work.

Post-judgment issues and retirement orders

Post-judgment matters are evaluated and priced case by case. Modifications, enforcement, and complicated qualified domestic relations orders (QDROs) are outside the standard flat fee and may cost more. Tell us about existing orders and retirement benefits during your consultation so we can explain the scope and cost before work begins.

What Does No Contest Divorce Mean?

A no contest or uncontested divorce means both spouses agree to end the marriage and agree on every issue that must be resolved. Agreeing only that you want a divorce is not enough. Before we draft, you should have agreed on the division of property and debts, any alimony, and other terms that apply to your marriage.

If you have children, the agreement also needs to address custody, parenting schedules, holidays, child support, health insurance, and related expenses. Agreed child-support terms must be reviewed under Rule 32 of the Alabama Rules of Judicial Administration; an agreement between parents does not guarantee court approval.

What the Flat Fee Covers

For a qualifying agreed case, we review the agreed terms, prepare the divorce documents within the engagement's scope, guide our client through review and signing, and submit the required paperwork to the appropriate Alabama court. The package is designed for spouses who have reached full agreement before drafting begins.

Up to two minor revisions are included. Minor revisions are limited corrections or clarifications to terms already agreed upon, rather than negotiations over new or disputed issues.

If an Agreement Changes or More Revisions Are Needed

If the spouses are not in full agreement, or the matter requires more than two minor revisions, it falls outside the flat fee package. Continued representation will require a contested-matter retainer and hourly billing under a separate written fee agreement. We will explain the additional scope and fees and obtain your agreement before proceeding with work outside the flat fee.

Learn more about our divorce and custody representation.

How Long Does an Alabama Uncontested Divorce Take?

For a fully agreed case with complete information, a working estimate is approximately 45–60 days after the required divorce documents are signed, assuming prompt filing and court review. This is an estimate, not a guaranteed completion date. Missing documents, requested changes, and the court's schedule can extend the process.

Alabama law requires at least 30 days to expire after the summons and complaint are filed before the court may enter a final divorce judgment. That waiting period begins with filing, not with signing the engagement agreement. See Ala. Code § 30-2-8.1.

Is your divorce ready for the flat fee?

Use this checklist before requesting a paper evaluation:

• Both spouses agree on every divorce term, including property, debts, and any alimony.

• If minor children are involved, you have agreed on custody, parenting time, support, insurance, and expenses, subject to court review.

• Both spouses are willing to review and sign the required documents.

• You can provide complete financial information and identify any existing court orders.

• You have disclosed military service, retirement benefits, out-of-state residences, and any safety or coercion concerns.

If any answer is uncertain, describe the issue during intake. This checklist helps prepare your request; the firm still needs to confirm eligibility, jurisdiction, and scope. See our divorce paperwork checklist, flat-fee cost guide, and guide to changes that make a divorce contested.

Starting from home or outside Alabama

You can start by submitting the online contact form or booking a telephone consultation. Tell us where each spouse lives and where any prior case was filed. The firm will explain which documents need signatures or notarization and whether the court requires an appearance. Online intake does not remove Alabama jurisdiction, filing, or court requirements.

Getting Started

1. Review your agreement

During your consultation, we review whether the case qualifies for the flat fee and identify the issues you and your spouse must resolve. Have a summary of your agreed terms, a list of assets and debts, any existing court orders, and relevant income and child-related information available.

2. Draft, review, and sign

Once the terms are fully agreed and the engagement is in place, we prepare the documents within the agreed scope. Our client reviews the paperwork, and we address up to two minor revisions before the necessary signatures are obtained.

3. File and await court review

We submit the required documents and filing fee. The court reviews the case after the statutory waiting period and may require additional information before entering a final judgment.

Choose a Phone Consultation or Free Paper Evaluation

Free paper evaluation: Request a free uncontested-divorce paper evaluation. Submit the form and describe your agreement; we will identify the papers needed to assess fit and scope.

Telephone consultation — $200 for 30 minutes: Book a divorce telephone consultation to discuss your circumstances and questions. The consultation fee is credited toward your balance if you hire us.

Tell us you are interested in a flat fee no contest divorce and briefly describe what you and your spouse have agreed on. For a free paper evaluation, complete the Contact Us form and request a paper evaluation. We will let you know which papers are needed for review. In-person office visits in Huntsville and Birmingham are by appointment only.

Call (256) 203-4290 with questions.

Apex Law represents the client who retains the firm, not both spouses. The other spouse may obtain independent legal advice. Representation begins only after the firm accepts the matter and an engagement agreement is signed.