How long does the teenage child have to live in the home with the father before he can stop paying child support to the mother?

I agree with the previous attorney. Since there is a valid court order requiring the father to pay child support to the mother, only a subsequent...

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Arranged marriage (married over 20 years). Emotional abuse. Totally dependant on spouse. How expensive will a divorce be?

If there has been abuse by your spouse, I would recommend that you contact Legal Services of Alabama to see if you qualify for their services. ...

Changing courts

More information is needed to answer your question. Where was the original court order (state & county), where do you reside now (state & county)...

My divorce decree was granted April 9. 2012, but the Judge didn't sign it until July 2, 2012. Which is the final date?

Not sure what actually occurred for the divorce to be “granted” on April 9th. However, in Alabama, the date of a final decree or order is the date...

What rights do I have as a potential father to a baby being born right now? This girl has been doing heavy drugs and I am lost

I agree with Mr. Ferguson. You should contact a family law attorney in your area to discuss filing a paternity action. The Court could then order...

Yes, in general, a 23 year old and a 17 year old can date. Also, in general, a person over the age of 16 can consent to a sexual relationship and...

Is it possible to adopt our grandson without using an attorney if we already have custody?

I agree with Jessica. It is possible but certainly not recommended. Adoption cases are rather technical and it's easy to make a mistake that can...

My daughter lives with me now but I am still paying child support to her mother. We both have moved out of Texas now.

Since both parties have left the state of Texas, you can domesticate the Texas order in Alabama and file to modify the child support. You...

Can I be forced to divorce my wife ?

One of the grounds for divorce in Alabama is “irreconcilable differences”. If one party claims irreconcilable differences there is no legal...

Common law marrage

Agree with Mr. Ferguson - what is your question? Just a note however, while Alabama does recognize a common law marriage, there is no common law...