AT WHAT AGE DO YOU STOP PAYING CHILD SUPPORT IN ALABAMA?

In Alabama, child support obligations typically end when a child reaches the age of majority, which is 19. However, there are some exceptions:

• If the child is attending college and not working, the non-custodial parent is still obligated to pay support.
• If the child has severe special needs, the judge may extend support obligations into adulthood.
• The family court may make an exception to extend payments or terminate them early.

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WHAT IS THE DEADBEAT FATHER LAW IN ALABAMA?

The Deadbeat Parents Punishment Act of 1998 makes it a felony for parents who flee to avoid child support payments. Any parent can be charged with a crime under the Act if they:

• Travel or move to another state to avoid child support payments
• Fail to make child support payments for more than one year
• Accrue child support arrearages of more than $5,000

Experienced Family Law Advocacy in Birmingham

If you are going through a divorce, or have already gone through a divorce, and have questions about child support obligations in Alabama, talk to a Birmingham divorce attorney at Shaw Family Lawyers. We want to help you lay the framework for a healthy future, one that provides financial and emotional stability for your children, maintains their quality of life, and allows you to co-parent them in the best possible situation. We work closely with our clients from start to finish, to get things done right the first time.