Was told I can’t get divorced while pregnant in Alabama but what if I can prove he’s not the father . We’ve been separated
I wanted a divorce but couldn’t afford to file and while separated got pregnant with another mans twins
Hello, this is a good question for someone who practices in your local jurisdiction. They can give you the best advice on if a pre-birth test would be admissible to proving your husband is not the father. Best of luck!
Is supposed to be sold within 3 years (now 2 years). My wife refuses to sell, AND In fact, has leased the home to our former daughter-in-law without my knowledge or consent. The decree specifies no rent is to be paid for the 3 year period, and I assume my wife’s lease also is rent-free.... Read more »
Hello. It's difficult to know without looking at the decree or settlement agreement about the status of the lease. It may be valid unless there's a provision stating it can't be leased during that time period. Your son can enforce the decree once the time to sell has lapsed if the house is still... Read more »
Hello. It varies depending on how in depth the settlement agreement needs to be drafted. It also depends on how uncontested is it? Have you and your spouse worked out all the details or do you expect the attorney to do that for you? Also, court costs vary from county to county so that depends on... Read more »
My child’s father hasn’t been involved in his life in 4 years. I gave in and let him see him about a month ago (he’s been on drugs and swore he was clean) so I cannot dole abandonment. He went to put himself in child support to look good, can I get child support all the way back to my child... Read more »
Hello. You can ask for it to be retroactive back to birth, but that is something within the judge's discretion based on the facts of your case. Best of luck!
He pays her 380 amonth
Hello. He will get a credit of $380 deducted from his gross monthly income.
Hello. To file contempt would be your option, without knowing the specifics of all the facts. Your wife should seek counsel in her area to determine what is the best course of action. Best of luck!
My Daughter is 18, has graduated from High School and is currently working. She will turn 19 next May. My ex wife says that if my Daughter enrolls in college that I will have to continue paying Child Support as long as she is a student up to age 21. Is this correct? I see nothing in my Decree that... Read more »
Hello. I don't know when your divorce was finalized so it may make a difference. Under the current law, no, you would not owe child support past 19. The only way you could is if you agreed to pay after she reached age 19. I would contact counsel in your area and consult with them to make sure. Best... Read more »
No contact in almost 2 years. Never really helped with anything for child. Was never married, just dating. Live in Alabama. I do not want child support.
Hello. You would need to go the your local juvenile court and speak with an intake specialist to file a TPR. You may also contact a local attorney and speak with them first about what options are available and which option is best given your particular facts. Best of luck to you and your daughter!
Hello. Sounds like you need to contact an attorney in the county where your child lives and consult with them on how to enforce your parental rights. Best of luck!
My withholding order was set back in 2008 in Talladega County, where we originally filed our divorce. With my ex and I both living in Jefferson County, it was transferred there, and they have handled everything since. I have spoken with multiple people with Jefferson Co. DHR, they told me that all... Read more »
Hello. If DHR did what they told you they did, the motion is on file with the clerk. If you did not get a copy of DHR's filing, then you can get one from the clerk. You should also monitor your case so you can get a copy of the Judge's order when it comes out. Once the order comes out, you will... Read more »
My wife filed for divorce and is trying to find a man to live with. She lost thousands of dollars on a scam dating site. Now she is communicating with someone else to live with and possibly move before divorce is final.
Hello. It depends. It sounds like your divorce is not final and alimony has not been awarded. If so, then her living with someone else seems important to her need of post-divorce support. If you have not already, you should seek counsel in your area to determine your best options regarding handling... Read more »
Nephew and his ex agreed to support and custody arrangements. But have not signed anything. Yet she agreed in front of judge on said visitation. Now she is backing out of it. Cause she hasn’t “signed anything”. Is she still held accountable being nothing is signed. Even though agreed in... Read more »
Hello. It sounds like if it made it before a judge, then the judge will draft the order stating what the parties agreed to before him/her. The order will be mailed to them or his/her attorney if they were represented. (Sounds like maybe he did not have counsel). If testimony was taken before a... Read more »
My marital separation agreement from March 2013 states "child support payments shall continue until the minor children of the parties attain the age of nineteen years, marries, becomes self-supporting OR commences college, whichever shall first occur. I have 3 children. One child is 21, another... Read more »
Hello, it sounds like you and your spouse signed a settlement agreement. So regardless of what a judge COULD HAVE done then, you settled before it got that far. That being said, the agreement says what it says. So 1) yes. 2) you can, but that is no longer the law unless he agrees in another... Read more »
Hello, child support is used by the receiver for the benefit of the child. If you are no longer living with her, then she should not be receiving money. Your dad should seek counsel in the county where the case is to have it stopped. Best of luck!
Us we couldn’t see him six years later she put me on child support after her and the guy were no longer together is there any thing I can do legally because they are saying I have to pay back time which I feel like I shouldn’t sue to her actions is there anyway I can dispute the matter
Hello. She could have filed to put you on child support, but you had/have possible options. You should seek counsel in your local area immediately before a hearing or final order is issued. Best of luck!
Hello. No, child support does not automatically stop when a child turns 19. You will need to file with the court to officially stop your obligation to pay. Best of luck!
Hello. You would need to file a Modification in the court action. Please seek local counsel in your area. Best of luck!
Wife and husband were separated, wife got pregnant by another man, (Paternity test says Husband is NOT father) Now divorced, does husband owe child support?
Hello. Lots of unanswered questions here. Was test done by court approved testing service? Did Husband hold himself out to be child's father? Did he sign birth certificate? If they had a settlement agreement, did he agree to pay support? Was husband adjudicated the father by the Court? Was he... Read more »
Together. Despite the court order 3 years ago, neither has paid any child support nor do they visit regularly. Can this be grounds for involuntary parental termination?
Hello. Sounds like you need to either file an agreed to adoption (if both parents will consent of course) or a Termination of Parental Rights, settle that, then file your adoption. I suggest seeking an attorney in your area to help you through the process. Best of luck!
We adopted our son when he was 6 through DHR. Long story short, we had an extremely out of control child. He was with us for 10 years. We went through years of him stealing, writing kill lists, bringing weapons into our home, etc. Finally, after years of trying to help him we made the decision to... Read more »
Hello. Unless you signed a contract agreeing to pay for "post-minority" support, then no, you do NOT pay those costs. You can call the domestic relations clerk in the county where the case is and ask their procedure on how to stop child support at 19. It should be a form and roughly $20-$30. Each... Read more »
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