Mandatory Child Support Requirements

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In Alabama, child support is typically mandatory to ensure the childs needs are met, even if parents agree otherwise. The court requires child support calculations based on the non-custodial parents income. Despite the parents agreement, the judge may insist on child support to comply with state law. Consult a local attorney for personalized advice.

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Myself and husband filed for divorce in March but judge won't finalize it because we don't want to do child support
What state are you in? In many states, child support is mandatory to ensure the child's needs are met.
Alabama
What is the reason you and your husband don't want to do child support?

In Alabama:
- Child support is typically mandatory.
- The court ensures the child's needs are met.
He takes care of our son
What is the custody arrangement you and your husband have agreed upon for your son? In Alabama, child support is usually required even if one parent has primary custody.
He gets him during school breaks and holidays
What is the duration of these school breaks and holidays in total throughout the year? In Alabama, child support is generally required unless both parents spend equal time with the child.
I'm not really sure at the moment
Can you provide an estimate of how many days per year your son spends with his father? This information can be crucial in determining child support obligations in Alabama.
About 30 days
What is the age of your son? In Alabama, child support is typically required until the child turns *.
*
What is your son's living arrangement during the school year?
He loves with me
What is your financial situation? Are you able to provide for your son's needs without your husband's financial support?
Currently unemployed
Are you receiving any unemployment benefits or other forms of income?
No, if I need help he will help
What is the reason you are not seeking child support if you are currently unemployed?
Don't want anything from him
What is the reason you don't want any financial support from your husband?
Because he takes care of our son
What does "taking care of our son" mean in terms of financial support?
Whenever he needs something he gets it
What specific items or needs does your husband cover for your son?
Clothes, shoes, underwear, etc
Does your husband also cover larger expenses like medical bills, school fees, and other significant costs related to your son's upbringing?
Yes
What is the judge's specific reason for not finalizing the divorce due to the lack of child support?
That he has to pay child support and I don't understand why if I'm not seeking it
What is the judge's specific reason for not finalizing the divorce due to the lack of child support?
To file child support
What is the judge's reasoning for insisting on child support despite your agreement with your husband?
Not sure
What is the judge's exact wording or explanation for insisting on child support?
Husband must fill out child support document
What is the judge's reasoning behind requiring your husband to fill out the child support document?
To collect
What is the judge's reasoning for requiring child support collection, even if you're not seeking it?
Not sure
What is the judge's name who is handling your case?
Judge Day
What is the exact location of the court where Judge Day is handling your case?
* Forrest Ave, Gadsden Alabama *
What is the exact wording of the child support document that the judge is asking your husband to fill out?

For your information, the Etowah County Courthouse is located at * Forrest Ave, Gadsden, AL *. Their contact number is (*) *-*.
Child support obligation
What is the exact amount of child support the court is asking your husband to pay?
They said we have to calculate it
What is your husband's annual income? This information is typically used to calculate child support obligations.
About *,* a year
What is the estimated annual cost of your son's needs?
About *
What is the specific reason you believe the estimated annual cost of your son's needs is about $*?
He's only * he don't need much
What are the specific needs of your son that you believe can be covered with $* annually?
He has full medicaid so all his doctors, dentist, etc is already covered
What other expenses does your son have that are not covered by Medicaid?
None
What is the judge's reasoning for insisting on child support despite your husband covering all of your son's needs?
None
What is the judge's specific reason for not finalizing the divorce due to the lack of child support?
None
What is the judge's specific reason for insisting on child support despite your husband covering all of your son's needs?
Not determine
What is the judge's explanation for insisting on child support, even though your husband is already covering all of your son's needs?
Say it's law
What is the exact law or statute the judge is referring to when insisting on child support?
Alabama law
What is the exact wording of the Alabama law the judge is referring to?

In Alabama, child support is generally mandatory to ensure the child's needs are met, regardless of the parents' agreement.