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1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody and Child Support for Alabama on
Q: the father has blocked me on every form of communication and to sign rights over. can i still get child support?

I’m only 3 months pregnant and he’s already said he wanted to sign his rights over because he wants nothing to do with me. he will no unlock me and refuses to help me out in any way. the only reason why he wants to sign his rights over are because he doesn’t want to pay child support. what... View More

Kristine Jones
Kristine Jones
answered on Nov 16, 2020

Hello. Terminating his rights does not end the support obligation he has for the child. You need to contact DHR or hire an attorney who can establish custody and child support for you when the time comes (in about 6 months). Best of luck.

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce for Alabama on
Q: Can I ask for a certain amount of money in a divorce after only 3 months?

He recently physically beat me and was jailed for domestic violence. I also quit my job because he wanted me to and promised to take care of me. This is my first marriage and I'm 47 years old.

Kristine Jones
Kristine Jones
answered on Nov 9, 2020

You can always ask for it. Whether or not you receive it will be up to the judge who hears your case.

2 Answers | Asked in Divorce for Alabama on
Q: Can I go to the courthouse and file a legal separation without spouse knowing??
Kristine Jones
Kristine Jones
answered on Nov 8, 2020

No. For it to be enforceable, the spouse will eventually need to be served papers.

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2 Answers | Asked in Child Custody and Child Support for Alabama on
Q: I'm 15 and my bf is 20 we both wanna baby what can happen to him
Kristine Jones
Kristine Jones
answered on Oct 21, 2020

I agree with what my colleague said. Also, it is unknown who would be raising the child. You, him (he can't if he's in prison), a family member, or foster care. As the parents, you both could be liable to pay child support if the state takes your baby and places it in foster care, or if... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Child Support for Alabama on
Q: my ex & l have three kids. Twins that will be 21 in May, another that will be 11 in January. What can I do to reduce ?

the amount that I pay per month?

Kristine Jones
Kristine Jones
answered on Oct 16, 2020

Hello. File for a modification.

1 Answer | Asked in Child Support for Alabama on
Q: My child turns 19 in December, does child support drop automatically after their nineteenth birthday?
Kristine Jones
Kristine Jones
answered on Oct 7, 2020

Hello. No, you will need to file with the court in the county where the case is located to stop child support. Thanks for your question!

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody and Divorce for Alabama on
Q: Can one parent keep a child from the other during a divorce?
Kristine Jones
Kristine Jones
answered on Sep 18, 2020

Hello. No, not unless there is an Order from the Court stating they can. Thank you for the question.

1 Answer | Asked in Child Support for Alabama on
Q: Can a parent drug test the child in qeustion of a child support case

My ex wife has gotten my whole family drug tested in past cases. All clean of course. Anyway, this is not for custody just child support. And I know my son has been partaking in weed. Though I’ve never caught him. It’s blatant. And if he does get tested, what will happen to my other children at... View More

Kristine Jones
Kristine Jones
answered on Sep 15, 2020

Hello. She would need to ask the Court's permission or get him to submit to a test voluntarily. Weed is illegal in Alabama. It is against the law to partake, have possession of it, sell it, etc. You have an obligation to your other children to protect them from illegal drugs. Thank you for... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Child Support for Alabama on
Q: Can both parents create their own child support agreement in a divorce in Alabama?
Kristine Jones
Kristine Jones
answered on Sep 13, 2020

I've yet to see a Judge disallow a parental child support agreement. You still must file the child support forms as a matter of record in your case though. Thanks for your question.

1 Answer | Asked in Child Support for Alabama on
Q: My child mother and I reached an agreement that became the court order, can she take me back to court for more money?

We settled outside of court. We never had to see the judge. The judge made our agreement a court order. I’m married now, can she take me back to court to request more money?

Kristine Jones
Kristine Jones
answered on Sep 12, 2020

Yes, either of you can always go back and request to recalculate child support.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Child Custody and Child Support for Alabama on
Q: My child is 1 years old, is their a law she doesnt ha e to spend the night weekend till shes 3yrs?

The fathers child lives with his parents and the whole situation is unsafe to me for the child to stay their and also 2 hrs away over night the whole weekend. Is their anything against that till at least she can talk and tell me what is going on. Especially she has slept with me since the day she... View More

Kristine Jones
Kristine Jones
answered on Sep 10, 2020

Hello. No, there's no specific law that addresses how old a child has to be before it can spend the night with the other parent. Thank you for the question.

1 Answer | Asked in Child Support for Alabama on
Q: Do you have to have court order to collect child support?

My ex and I are not married, we have 2 kids and are separated. At this time I have a pfa against him and nothing was ordered of child support at the pfa hearing the judge just told him he needed to pay cs. Can we have a written/verbal agreement and it be legal. He is willing to pay child support... View More

Kristine Jones
Kristine Jones
answered on Sep 10, 2020

Hello. No, it will not be legal unless and until it is a court order. Otherwise, you are at his mercy of when and how much he decides to pay. Contact DHR or hire an attorney to file for CS. Thanks for your question.

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce for Alabama on
Q: Can defendant in uncontested divorce sign waiver to avoid response period or default judgement and proceed immediately?

Everything is agreed upon, he agrees to proceed without dispute. Does the waiver exempt us from needing to file an answer or wait through the response period

Kristine Jones
Kristine Jones
answered on Sep 9, 2020

Typically the documents are filed all at one time.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Child Custody and Child Support for Alabama on
Q: What do i need to do to start the process on trying to get my son back home with me? In need of a lawyer.

Father has physical we share joint. I pay child support to him and im having issuses out if the wife,child isnt happy wanting to be home with mother. Mother works, own cars and stable living. Never on drugs or etc.....

Kristine Jones
Kristine Jones
answered on Sep 4, 2020

Hello. You can file for a modification. You should seek local counsel for advice. Thanks for your question.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Child Custody and Child Support for Alabama on
Q: My fiancé and I have 2 year old twin boys that are staying with a family friend while we fight with DHR to get custody

The family That has them always said that they were fine financially I did not need any money from us. But now after 10 months the DHR’s Lawyer Is Requesting for us to pay child support..We don’t have a problem paying, but I don’t understand how they can ask for back pay all the 10 months... View More

Kristine Jones
Kristine Jones
answered on Sep 4, 2020

Hello. Yes, other people are feeding, housing, and clothing your children. You are still financially responsible and they can obtain child support from you and the father.

You can pay the minimum amount, but the interest will accumulate and you will owe much more than $3,000.00. Don't...
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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Child Support for Alabama on
Q: What are birth father's pregnancy and birth financial responsibilities when he impregnated a minor?

My daughter, 16, had a baby with an adult man. She is unmarried, living with her mother, and I am paying child support for her plus insurance. Is the baby's father responsible for any hospital bills related to her care?

Kristine Jones
Kristine Jones
answered on Sep 4, 2020

Hello. Your daughter is still a minor and whatever the current order states, that is what you will need to follow. The father is financially responsible for his child, not your child (daughter). Thank you for the question.

1 Answer | Asked in Child Support for Alabama on
Q: Hello. I want to take my sons father off child support. I no longer want him on child support. Haven't been to court yet

We haven't been to court or anything, I just did an over the phone interview. This was back in April. What do I need to do? Also in the future if I want to put him on child support will I be able too?

Kristine Jones
Kristine Jones
answered on Sep 4, 2020

Hello. He's not required to pay without a court order. Sounds like you don't have one yet. Just stop pursuing it. Yes, you still have the option to do so in the future if you maintain custody. Thanks for your question.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Child Support for Alabama on
Q: I've paid chsup and never be locked up for not paying. I have 5 children, custody of 3. 4 are grown now, but I'm bhnd?

HOW am I 100k behind and all of a sudden, they try garnishment or leins? How can I help myself?

Kristine Jones
Kristine Jones
answered on Sep 4, 2020

Hello. It's impossible to tell you exactly without looking at your case. However, it sounds like you did not pay through the state; therefore, no records exist of your paying support. Thank you for your question.

1 Answer | Asked in Child Support for Alabama on
Q: My daughter turns 19 this month in college & not working how does she keep her child support coming in

She’s in college and not working

Kristine Jones
Kristine Jones
answered on Sep 4, 2020

Hello. Unless she is disabled and unable to care for herself, then it terminates on her 19th birthday. Any money received by the custodial parent after that date is subject to claw back, should the non-custodial parent decide to legally pursue it. Thank you for the question.

1 Answer | Asked in Child Support for Alabama on
Q: Will child support be ordered with uncontested divorce with equal custody (3.5 days each) and both decline support?

We both maintain similar homes and expenses related to the children. One parent does make 66% of joint income.

Kristine Jones
Kristine Jones
answered on Sep 1, 2020

Hello, uncontested means child support will be addressed in your agreement. The Court will make whatever your agreement is the Final Order. So, no, unless you both agree. You will still need to complete the child support calculation forms so they can be filed on record. Best wishes.

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