Get Form Cs-42 - Alabama Unified Judicial System - Alacourt

Filling out Form CS-42 is a critical step in determining child support obligations in Alabama. This guide will provide you with clear and supportive instructions to complete the form effectively and accurately.

Follow the steps to fill out the CS-42 form online

1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to access the form and open it in your editor.
2. Begin by entering the court type at the top of the form (Circuit or District) and the respective county name.
3. Provide the names of the plaintiff and the defendant in the designated sections.
4. Input the date of birth for each child in the fields provided.
5. Enter the monthly gross income of the plaintiff in the appropriate line, subtract any preexisting child support and alimony payments from this amount in the designated fields.
6. Calculate the monthly adjusted gross income by filling in the subtotal after applying the deductions.
7. Determine the percentage share of income for each parent by dividing each parent's income by the combined income.
8. Using the adjusted gross income, refer to the 'Schedule of Basic Child Support Obligations' to find the basic obligation amount and fill it in.
9. Add any work-related child care costs and health insurance costs to the basic obligation to arrive at the total child support obligation.
10. Calculate each parent's child support obligation by multiplying the total obligation by each parent's percentage share.
11. If the obligor pays for health insurance, note any adjustment needed in the respective column.
12. Subtract any adjustments from the calculated obligations to finalize your recommended child support order.
13. Finally, review your entries for accuracy and completeness before saving, downloading, printing, or sharing your completed form.

Complete your child support documents online today to ensure a smooth filing process.