Know the Laws: Alabama
- State Law Overview
Most of the laws related to domestic violence and sexual assault are based on state law.
- Restraining Orders
Information about Protection from Abuse Orders, Temporary Restraining Orders, and moving out of state with an Order.
- Custody
Information about custody and parental kidnapping in Alabama.
- Parental Kidnapping
Information about parental kidnapping and emergency custody in Alabama.
- Divorce
General information about divorce with links to Alabama-specific information.
- Crimes
Domestic violence, assault, sexual assault, menacing, stalking, and many other actions abusers take are also crimes.
- State Gun Laws
There are state laws that may make it illegal for an abuser to buy or have a gun.
- Suing Your Abuser
You may have a right to sue your abuser for medical costs, lost wages, and to recover your property.
Federal Laws
- Immigration
Immigration information for victims of domestic violence or sexual abuse.
- Federal Gun Laws
Under federal law, which applies to all states, an abuser may lose his right to have a gun.
- Military
Information about military protection orders and confidentiality on military bases.
Tribal Laws
- Tribal Law
Information about tribal laws related to domestic violence and sexual abuse.
Religious Law
- Jewish Get Law (Divorce Law)
A get is a divorce under Jewish law.