Yes. He is under a court order to pay you until her 19th birthday.
Me and my ex were never legally married. There was never any legal custody arrangements made and although he does legally pay child support and signed an affidavit. His claim is that when my son turns twelve he can choose who he wants to live with. and then added he doesnt however want his daughter... Read more »
No it is not true. He can petition the court for custody at any time, however he has to prove that there has been a material change in circumstances that promotes the best interests of the child in order to change custody. He’s bluffing you.
I want joint custody, but the mother is in another state than I am.
You will have to file in the county where the children reside. Then the sheriff of that county will serve her.
Girl got pregnant, and started dating her husband 1.5 months into pregnancy. They got married and he is signing the birth certificate and wants to adopt the child. What needs to be done and would I have any financial responsibility if he signs the birth certificate and I wouldn't see the... Read more »
The legal father of the child is the man to whom the mother was married. If he never denies the child, and accepts the child as his, you cannot be held responsible for the child and you also cannot assert any right to the child. See Ex Parte Presse.
Im 16 and partner is 20.
Yes if you are married. But you have to have your parents permission to get married since you are under the age of majority which is 19 in Alabama .
Parents are trying to force a relationship on the child with someone the child decided to no longer have a relationship with.
Hello. No. 19 is the age majority in Alabama. When the child becomes an adult, then he/she can decide. Best of luck.
The child doesn't want to go with her mother can I do anything?
Yes ma’am. Contact an attorney immediately and obtain temporary custody for a dependent child (one that doesn’t have a parent to take care of them). Let her explain to the court where she’s been for the last year and a half in her daughters life.
We have 2 children ages 5 and 13 I don't want to lose them
In any divorce where child custody is an issue, the behavior of the adults is an important factor in who has primary custody over the children. The question you must ask yourself is, is a divorce something you really want? Is your wife willing to work on your marriage and stop cheating? It sounds... Read more »
My husband has paid child support for his son, who is 15 years old, for the last 14 years, as ordered. The mother no longer adheres to the visitation they set In court. The mother refuses to enroll the child in public, private, or homeschool. The child has also been living back and forth between... Read more »
Hello. He has a right to take her back to court and enforce the orders in place for his visitation, school, etc. To answer your question about child support payment adjustment, no. The child is entitled to his parent's financial support until he is 19 years old, joins the military, or becomes... Read more »
Divorce. I want to take the kids back to
California with me. My husband is telling me that
I am not allowed to take the kids. Can i take my to Ca? I do not have any friends or family in Alabama. All the so called family is his mama brother and sister.
Hello. It depends. You both can agree on taking them to CA, or try it before the judge and let him/her decide.
I recently moved out of the home I shared with my husband because there's too many people living there (his Mom, his brother, and 2 of his nephews) and he and I no longer got along. Our two kids are still living with him. He said he was going to the courts and ask for a court order. I still... Read more »
Hello. He can if he files for divorce. You need to seek legal advice immediately to protect yourself and your rights.
She got there on April 29 to visit for the summer. They kept asking if she can stay for the school year and I said no. Now they are calling me saying she is hurting from physical abuse. When I called to talk to her they wouldn’t let me talk to her alone, and I could hear them coaching her. They... Read more »
Unless and until they get some sort of Order providing otherwise the child belongs in your custody. You can go to NJ and get the child. If they refuse to give you the child you can get an attorney and file a writ to force them to produce the child and unless they get an order otherwise give the... Read more »
Hello. Yes, you still owe child support until she is 19 years old, 100% financially self-supporting, joins the military, or gets married, whichever occurs first.
Hi. I am a kid and my parents keep scratching, cutting, and otherwise injuring me in a fashion that leaves very visible marks after a day or two, some even for years. They only do this when they are drunk, and I was wondering what to do. I love them and don't want them to go to jail, but it... Read more »
You could call DHR. That way they won’t go to jail, but would be provided with services to get some help for their addiction to alcohol. But be warned, they will probably take you out of the homes and place you with a relative as part of a safety plan. If you don’t have any relatives you will... Read more »
CS was an agreement between the mom and dad there is no court order or paternity test. The child graduated in Dec 2019. He won't be 19 until Aug 2021. The child has no plans for college or work. Is the dad responsible to continue paying CS?
No. If there was no court order you don’t have to do anything. That’s awesome of you by the way.
My husband pays child support every two weeks and it was previously deducted from his paycheck (not because he was in arrears but for convenience) he lost his job so for the past 6 months we have mailed personal checks directly to Alabama child support office. His ex wife called today and said she... Read more »
Your instinct on this is absolutely correct. It is up to her to keep her banking information current with Alabama Child Support Collection. They can also send her a debit card that does not use her bank or a check and she can then do what she wants with the check. You can pay direct if you... Read more »
The child is 15, almost 16 years old. The parents have joint custody. I'm dating the dad but the mom says in Alabama it's illegal for the child to come over if I'm staying the night. Also, says if we go on vacation and take the child, I am supposed to have a separate room. I found... Read more »
Hello. It depends on what their decree or Settlement Agreement says. Some have provisions preventing that behavior, some don't. Best of luck!
If an unwed woman residing in TN and a wed man living in TN both traveled to Alabama to use an art facility so that he could donate sperm to the unwed woman, would he be protected from paying child support? There would also be a contract signed releasing him from paying child support / having any... Read more »
Hello. The facts given coupled with mom being unwed presents a scenario that the outcome depends on a lot of factors. You are creating a child that would have no legal father. Having a contract is good, but you create problems for it by jumping around and doing activities in different states. Child... Read more »
I have a 18 year old son who recently graduated HS. He received a great job offer right out of school. I currently pay $600 a month plus his other bills. The mom refuses to give him any of the support or apply it towards any of his bills. With me pay support and him having a full time good paying... Read more »
Hello. You present several facts in your post and some of them raise further questions. A general answer is that child support typically does not stop until 19. However, it may stop if he is able to fully support himself financially and no longer needs any financial assistance from his parents.... Read more »
My child father and I were never married, he has never been placed on child support, or no kind of court or custody. He was barely supporting our daughter and I'm relocating closer to family for support and better living. Does he have the right to keep me in the state If he decides to fight... Read more »
A mother has full custody of a child born out of wedlock. There is nothing he can do except take you to court. And yes he will have to pay child support for the child if he takes you to court. Go where you have family and support, do what’s is best for your child.
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