I do not know if you are in Alabama or not and that would be a considerable factor as I am not licensed in LA or elsewhere and cannot give you advice on how the matter may be handled in other states. You need to consult an attorney in the state where the soon to be child and mother are located.... Read more »
The mother of the child is 17 years old & grandmother is providing and taking care of the child; ie. financially/medically/basic needs.
Yes, a private party dependency petition can be filed. Once filed DHR can join in the proceedings or opt out.
Last year, 3 yrs after her divorce. The ex husband remarried. We had the grandchildren last summer. Step mom accused as of damaging the boys by disregarding her rules. We did not, but we did allow the kids more freedom—less chores, more playtime, later bedtime, and allowing them to sleep in.... Read more »
You can certainly involve the court in enforcing the rights you do have and perhaps petition to expand those rights. The issue of grandparent visitation is very controversial and subject to many constitutional challenges. Most judges and the legislature take an expansive view but the statute that... Read more »
My x-husband owes from 2009 to 2013. What do I need to do?
Contact DHR in your jurisdiction. If a child support order was in place and he has not paid then he will owes and a judgment can be entered against him and collection activity commenced.
I was 15 when I had my son out of wedlock. I had my sons last name changed to my maiden name right before he turned 3 ,due to his biological father being absent . We have a dhr child support order , that he pays on and off . Currently hasn't paid since August of 2018. He hasn't seen my... Read more »
The short answer is yes. There appears from what you have said to have been a more than 6 months period during which there has neither been emotional or financial support provided by the father and therefore the child is considered abandoned and can be adopted under Alabama statute by the step... Read more »
My granddaughter just turned 18 and now she is saying she doesn't have to pay. What does my son need to do to collect ?
I agree with what is set forth below. I will also note that she will owe the back child support (the amount she has not paid) plus interest. This is definitely worth seeking the services of an attorney to pursue. In many jurisdiction, if it can be proven that she had income and just choose not... Read more »
Child lives in Alabama. Child wants to live with mom by choice. Dad is mentally abusive. No child support is paid by either party.
Any change in custody needs to be properly handled through the court system. Despite what you may hear "on the streets" there is no age at which a child gets to choose where he lives. The court must approve and enter an order effectuating a change.
I am 13 years older and she abuses alcohol and is adopted she is abusive and has emotional problems and her sister is almost 25 and still lives at home she cares more about her friends than me and I want to get custody of my son I paid on the mortgage and everything else as well but she is very... Read more »
In a custody battle the Court is charged with doing what is in the "best interest" of the child. You most certainly, under the circumstances alleged, have an argument that it would be in your child's best interest to be in your custody. You need to take action sooner rather than... Read more »
halfing his cs at that time. Based on what I have read on here he cannot just do that; however, he has always just given me a check every month rather than it being held from his check so I don't know how this affects what happens when my oldest turns 19. Also, the younger child will be 19... Read more »
If he half his child support he will be in contempt of court. Wait for him to half his payment a couple of times and then file a petition for contempt and to recalculate child support. The Alabama child support case law that allowed for post secondary support was struck down as unconstitutional.... Read more »
furnished apt. I do not feel I have enough proof he's living in a safe environment for our 3 year old. I found out he used to live in his car and that could be the case today as far as I know. He states he's unable to provide photos because he hasn't moved in yet. He also will not... Read more »
The answer is anytime you violate a court order you can be held in contempt. The real question is WILL you be held in contempt and under the circumstances I think the answer is no. As the primary custodian you have an obligation to protect your child and to act in her best interest. There are... Read more »
I pay $600 monthly (in the documents said i should pay 160 total but i was adding money a few times tru the years until i got to this amount), this is the total for both kids but papers don't specify anything for each except 160 total , my kid are from same ex wife. They live in alabama, i... Read more »
The only way to get out of child support for you child that has aged out is to go back to court and recalculate child support for one child. Unless you can reach a blind agreement with the mother on the amount to be paid and filed an uncontested modification you are going to be in a position where... Read more »
Haven't been to any court
It is a little hard to tell what is going on by your one sentence statement but generally if you have agreed to a safety plan you can withdraw your agreement at any time and tell DHR you want your children and will not longer abide by the plan. DHR will then have to make a decision as to whether... Read more »
Woman used man to get pregnant. Petitioned him to pay child support. Wages are garnished. Father has never met child. Can mother keep father from seeing child?
Father needs to file a petition for custody and visitation. When DHR files a child support case it is for child support and child support only. Custody and visitation are different subjects and unless the father raised them in a pleading, which apparently he did not, then he leaves the courthouse... Read more »
Only a court with proper jurisdiction can make any change to child support. No court has the ability even if good cause is shown to forgive child support once the time for its payment has passed. If the payor of child support is in an accident and slips into a coma for a year child support will... Read more »
It was to be sold within a reasonable time period. He refuses to respond to any requests. It's in our divorce decree, I am having financial problems. I never got a walk through, he still has some of my property. I only want what is written.
Yes. If your ex spouse has failed to follow a provision in your Divorce Decree you can file a petition seeking to have him held in contempt. If successful a finding of contempt will force him to do what he has not done and may entitle you to attorney fees as well. You should get with an attorney... Read more »
If your husband has been gone that long you need to file for divorce and in that petition seek alimony and child support. If your children are under the age of 19 and in your care you can still get child support. Depending on the jurisdiction some judges will let you reach back up to 2 years for... Read more »
what can i do this is in Alabama but i live in florida
You can file a petition seeking custody (but you better have your proof lined up first). You can notify DHR and let them open an investigation.
A "lawyer" can't order you to do anything. Only a judge could enter an Order.
He has taken her out of her school here and said he is enrolling her there. What can I do
You need to file a Petition for Custody with the court. When a child is born both parents are considered to have equal custody rights with an equal right to have the child in their custody and to make decisions for the child. Unless and until a court orders otherwise neither parent has superior... Read more »
The non custodial parent has agreed to pay after the child turns 19th for the first 4 years.
You can ask but you won’t be successful unless your husband signed a written agreeement adopted by the court agreeing to pay post secondary education costs. At one time Alabama courts had the right to award such support and regularly did so but the statute giving them that athority was struck... Read more »
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