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In Alabama, child custody is decided based on the best interests of the children. When you make a decision that affects the minor children, ask yourself if that decision is in their best interests. If the decision is not in the best interests of the children, then don't do it.

Draft or have someone draft a petition letting the court and the other party know what type of custody you are seeking and why; file your paperwork with the court and have the other parent served; and. pay a filing fee or request a fee waiver if you are low-income and cannot pay the fee.

Process for Alabama Child Support Modification Either spouse may file a Form PS-02 Request to Change Child Support and Form CS-41 Child Support Obligation Income Statement/Affidavit, both of which are available through a court clerk or by clicking the links provided.

§ 19-9-3, (5)-(6), in all custody cases in which the child has reached the age of 14 years, the child shall have the right to select the parent with whom he or she desires to live.

Call your local number and request an appointment to apply for child support services. Please print out the 3 forms shown below, complete all information, and bring the forms to your appointment. Your caseworker will let you know if any additional information is needed.

A fee of $25 is generally required for filing either a custody or visitation petition in court. There may be an additional fee for serving the other parent with the custody papers, which is usually done by a sheriff, third party, or process server.

According to the Alabama Schedule of Basic Child-Support Obligations, the total child support obligation is $1,192. The total child support obligation must be divided between the parents in proportion to their adjusted gross incomes. The percentage of the gross income is used to figure the dollar amount.

The bill now defines an unfit parent as one who "fails to properly care for his or her child and maintain the emotional health and overall well-being of the child in such a manner the failure will seriously harm the child."

If you are looking to modify your child support payments, you should contact the other parent first and see if both of you can agree to modify the child support terms. If you can, then you will both need to petition the court and request an order reflecting the new child support agreement.

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