Birmingham, AL asked in Family Law, Child Custody and Child Support for Alabama

Q: I have custody of my 7 year old grandson who was recently diagnosed with Autism. Can I ask for cs from bio-parents?

I currently am paying child support arrears myself to my ex-wife, the biological grandmother. That, I believe is my son's current source of income.

1 Lawyer Answer
Mr. James Parrish Coleman
Mr. James Parrish Coleman
Answered
  • Divorce Lawyer
  • Robertsdale, AL

A: You say you have custody of the child. The order that established custody would have had to set out provisions for child support. Read that order and it will tell you. If there is no provision for child support, you can go back to the Court and ask that the parents of the child pay support.

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