Get Al Cs-42 2019-2026

The AL CS-42 form is essential for determining child support obligations in Alabama. This guide provides a clear, step-by-step approach to completing the form online, ensuring you can confidently navigate each section.

Follow the steps to complete your AL CS-42 form online.

1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the AL CS-42 form and open it for editing.
2. Begin by entering the relevant court information in the designated area, specifying either Circuit or District court and the name of the county.
3. Fill in the names of the plaintiff and defendant, as well as the date of birth for each child involved.
4. In the section for monthly gross income, enter the total monthly income for the plaintiff. If applicable, subtract any preexisting child-support payments and alimony payments before moving forward.
5. Calculate the monthly adjusted gross income by tallying the figures from line 1 to formulate a clearer financial picture.
6. Determine each parent's percentage share of income by dividing their adjusted gross income by the combined income calculated in line 2.
7. Use the combined income figure to identify the basic child-support obligation from the Schedule of Basic Child-Support Obligations referenced in the appendix of Rule 32.
8. Add any work-related child-care costs and health-care coverage costs to your basic child-support obligation to find the total support obligation.
9. Calculate each parent's child-support obligation by multiplying the total child-support obligation by their percentage share determined in step 6.
10. If applicable, adjust for any health-care coverage payments made by the obligor, and subtract this amount from the previous line to find the recommended child-support order.
11. Complete any additional comments, calculations, or rebuttals related to the guidelines as necessary.
12. Once all information is entered, review for accuracy, and proceed to save changes, download the completed document, or print it for your records.

Start completing the AL CS-42 form online today to ensure accurate child support calculations.