Alabama Budget Cuts and Divorce

By: Charlotte Christian

What the Alabama Budget Means to Alabama Citizens in the Divorce Arena

Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore has recently complained that the budget presented by Alabama Governor, Robert Bentley will continue to cripple the already teetering Alabama Court System.  In a Statement today, Chief Justice Moore argues that the proposed budget will cut the Court Systems out of business.  Most all counties are functioning with a limited number of support personnel as a result of  2010-1012 budget cuts, and the new budget will pour salt on a deep wound.  In Limestone County, Alabama, the Circuit Court system suffered such drastic cuts, that the Clerk’s office had to shorten hours of operation to accommodate all new filings. 

The Clerk in Limestone County, has only one clerk responsible for domestic and family law filings.   Because of funding cuts, the single clerk is responsible for more than she can produce on many days.  Filing notices, court dates and notifications lag behind and are often delayed due to the pressures placed on the domestic clerk.  Criminal clerks and Civil clerks are having the same problems. 

If you are getting a divorce in Athens, Alabama, are in the middle of a custody battle or other family law matter, be aware that your case will take a little longer and with as few as one clerk working Domestic Relations cases in many counties, we must all exhibit more patience. 

Our firm utilizes the best practices available to finalize a domestic case.  We will do everything possible to work through the budget cuts and have your case proceed to it’s necessary end as quickly as possible.  Call us today with questions at 256-232-2114 or visit our website.