Alabama Child Support

The Alabama Child Support Division helps families establish paternity, obtain orders for payment of child support, and secure compliance with court orders. The non-payment of child support contributes to the impoverishment of children, so one of their main goals is to help families achieve self-reliance.

The Alabama Child Support Division can assist with the following services:

• Applying for Child Support Services
• Child Support Order Establishment
• Collection and Distribution of Child Support Payment
• Enforcement of Court Ordered Child Support Payment
• Establishing Paternity
• Locating the Non-Custodial Parent
• Review and Adjustment of Child Support Orders
• Child Support Payment Information

Child Support Payments

Alabama has set child support guidelines, designed to be in the best interest of the children. Unless the parents have a written agreement stating a different amount, as well as a reasonable explanation for the difference, child support will be based on these Alabama guidelines. Child support payments are based on a percentage of the disposable net income of the parent responsible for support. Other factors including second families, insurance and day care costs may also be considered.

Custody

Alabama officially favors joint custody if it is in the best interest of the child, and the parents agree. However, when parents cannot agree to joint custody, the custody of the children may be granted to either parent by the Alabama court.

Court Orders

As in most states, court orders providing for support and custody of children are subject to modification after a divorce if there is a substantial change in either of the parties’ circumstances. For instance, a substantial increase or decrease in income could be reason to modify a court order. While all orders concerning the children are modifiable in the future, we encourage you not to enter into an agreement based on the idea that it can always be changed or modified later.

Supportkids collects child support on Alabama court orders

If the Alabama state agency has been unsuccessful in collecting for you, there is another option. If you’re owed court-ordered child support, Supportkids can help. We collect millions of dollars in child support every month and get results even in the most difficult cases. How We Collect Child Support Supportkids offers professional child support enforcement services for families in Alabama and all across the country, many of whom haven't seen a payment in years. Our only job is to collect child support. If you have a court order for child support and are serious about collecting the support you're owed, we are ready to go to work for you. We have been very successful in thousands of Alabama child support cases. Our expertise and long history of success will be put to work for you, and together we can move toward the final goal: collection of your child support. Applying is easy and convenient Getting started is easy. We offer a unique and convenient online application that you can complete immediately. If you prefer to speak with someone about your situation, give us a call (link to contact us page) and we can mail, fax or email an application to you. By taking this first step to engage Supportkids, you will gain a powerful ally in your efforts to collect your child support. We're helping to make a difference . . . one family at a time.