Co-Parenting App for Alabama Parents
Court-admissible messaging, shared custody calendar, and expense tracking — built for Alabama families navigating co-parenting through Circuit Court.
3.7
divorces per 1,000 people
Circuit Court
handles custody in AL
Ala. Code § 30-3-152
custody statute
Alabama custody law
Alabama courts determine custody based on the best interests of the child, with no presumption favoring either parent.
What Alabama courts consider in custody decisions
Alabama courts consider whether parents agree on joint custody, the past and present ability of parents to cooperate and make decisions jointly, each parent's ability to encourage the sharing of love, affection, and contact between the child and the other parent, any history of or potential for child abuse/spouse abuse/kidnapping, and the geographic proximity of the parents' homes as it relates to practical considerations of joint custody. If both parents request joint custody, there is a rebuttable presumption favoring it, and the court must make specific written findings if it denies the request.
How the custody process works in Alabama
Alabama custody cases are filed in Circuit Court. State policy under § 30-3-150 emphasizes frequent and continuing contact with both parents who have shown the ability to act in the child's best interest. There is no statewide mandatory mediation requirement, but individual circuits may order it. The court may appoint a guardian ad litem to represent the child's interests. Alabama distinguishes between legal custody (decision-making authority) and physical custody (where the child resides) and can award either jointly or solely.
Key Alabama custody statutes
- Ala. Code § 30-3-152
- Ala. Code § 30-3-150
- Ala. Code § 30-3-153
How Civly helps Alabama parents
AI-powered message rewriting
Type what you really feel — Civly rewrites it into something any Alabama Circuit Court judge would respect. Your vent stays private. Your record stays clean.
Shared custody calendar
Color-coded custody schedule synced with your Alabama parenting plan. Share a read-only link with grandparents, attorneys, or mediators.
Expense tracking with receipt OCR
Snap a receipt or forward an email. AI extracts the amount. Your co-parent approves or disputes. Everything documented for court.
Court-ready records
Every message is timestamped, SHA-256 hashed, and exportable as a certified PDF — admissible in Alabama's Circuit Court system.
Pricing comparison
Civly
$59/year
- AI message rewriting
- Custody calendar
- Expense tracking
- Court-ready exports
- Free attorney portal
OurFamilyWizard
$240/year
No AI. Manual entry. Documentation only.
Frequently asked questions
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Cities in Alabama
Civly serves co-parents across Alabama. Find local court info and resources for your city.