The bill amends Section 12-19-71 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to prohibit the collection of filing fees for motions for qualified domestic relations orders filed within 120 days of a final order. This change is aimed at easing the financial burden on individuals seeking such orders shortly after a court's final decision. Additionally, the bill includes various technical revisions to update the existing code language to current standards, ensuring clarity and consistency in legal terminology.

In terms of specific changes, the bill replaces the word "which" with "that" in the context of filing fees and introduces a new provision stating that no filing fee may be collected for a motion for a qualified domestic relations order filed within the specified timeframe. Other adjustments include the rephrasing of certain fee structures and the removal of outdated language, such as the deletion of specific phrases regarding the collection of fees in certain civil actions. The bill is set to take effect on October 1, 2024.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 12-19-71, 12-19-71
Enrolled: 12-19-71, 12-19-71