Alabama Property Laws
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The following is a summary of Alabama property division laws, and is by no means intended to be an all-inclusive description of what to expect in your particular case. In some cases, the exact text of the statute may have been simplified and/or modified to provide for easier understanding. For a more specific understanding of the laws, you should consult the full Alabma Code and/or consult with an attorney about how the law might apply to your particular situation.

Property and Liabilities of Wife.
All property of the wife, held by her previous to the marriage or to which she may become entitled after the marriage in any manner, is the separate property of the wife and is not subject to the liabilities of the husband. The earnings of the wife are her separate property, but she is not entitled to compensation for services rendered to or for the husband or to or for the family. The wearing apparel of the wife, however acquired, is her separate property. All damages which the wife may be entitled to recover for injuries to her person or reputation are her separate property.

All property of the wife, whether acquired by descent or inheritance, or gift, devise or bequest, or by contract or conveyance, or by gift from or contract with the husband, is the separate property of the wife within the meaning of, and is subject to all the provisions of, this chapter, saving and excepting only such property as may be conveyed to an active trustee for her benefit.

The husband is not liable for the debts or engagements of the wife, contracted or entered into before marriage, or for torts committed by her before marriage, but she remains liable and suable therefor as if she were sole.

The husband is not liable for the debts or engagements of the wife, contracted or entered into after marriage, or for her torts in the commission of which he does not participate, but the wife is liable for such debts or engagements, or for her torts, and is suable therefor as if she were sole.

-From Sections 30-4-1 through 30-4-7 of the Alabama Code.

 

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