I'd have to know more facts to be able to express an opinion. However, you probably are ripe for a termination of parental rights petition. Call a lawyer in your area and do it now, before she re-establishes contact with the children.

Hello. Getting child support is a default award of custody in Alabama. She should be asking her case worker what all DHR will or will not help her with in terms of what to file for in this situation. If he files for custody, then she will need an attorney to handle the custody aspect of the case... View More

Hello, you asked your question in the Alabama forum, but it appears you are in Miami, FL. Regardless, where ever you are located, seek out a legal services office, or other pro bono/income based program in your area. Thanks for the question and good luck!

Hello. No, it is not a gift. It is child support that should be going for the costs associated with raising your child(ren).

This honestly sounds like a situation where you might want to consider getting the Department of Human Resources involved. Also, I would recommend consulting with an attorney.

Yes, a private party dependency petition can be filed. Once filed DHR can join in the proceedings or opt out.

Hello. The short answer to your questions is no. My question to you is, if you are paying child support, why are you still giving mom money? Do you give it directly to your child? Do you pay the money for his "needs" directly to the place asking for it? e.g. the soccer club, football... View More

United States Servicemembers have some additional protections as it relates to civil matters. That's not to say that all cases are not more complex in nature than can be answered conclusively in all regards, but the link in this post should give you and idea as to what one can expect when an... View More

Hello. In the counties where I practice, all of our orders state that IWO's are required by the code section you describe and our judge's routinely issue them and site that code section as grounds for the order. It is best practice to require IWOs for child support because otherwise it is... View More

Hello. Unmarried persons typically file in CS or JU court for paternity, custody, and child support. Many times because of financial reasons, they go through DHR first and let DHR handle the child support issues. Consulting with an attorney in your local area is not a bad idea. Best of luck!

Hello. The age of majority in Alabama is 19, not 18. So your divorce decree expired on that child once it reached 19 in October. Keep in mind what you file in April is about the year 2019, and it sounds like your ex would still claim him for the 2019 tax return. You may want to consult a licensed... View More

Hello. I do not practice in or around Gulf Shores, so your reference to "Schedule A" visitation may be something that is local to Baldwin/Mobile counties. Without having the exact language of the visitation, it's impossible to say whether or not there is merit to her concerns. It is... View More

By graduating from a law school, passing the Bar exam and then be approved by the Bar.

But this is not a legal question.

If you were not able to determine this on your own, then being a lawyer is not for you

Hello. There is misinformation floating around regarding children and the age when children can "choose" who to live with. Children do not get to choose who they want to live with until they are no longer children, which is 19 in Alabama. That being said, the older a child is the more... View 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!

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!

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... View More

Hello. You would need to file a Modification in the court action. Please seek local counsel in your area. Best of luck!

First, you cannot "waive your right to child support." Support belongs to your children. If you and he agreed that no support should be payable either way, and the court agreed to order that, your remarriage has no effect on support. It is based on your income only.