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Alabama Child Support Calculator

To use the child support calculator, select or enter the appropriate information next to each statement.

When you have completed the form, click on the calculate button to get an estimate of the amount of child support that the non-custodial parent will have to pay to the custodial parent in Alabama.

Please remember that these calculators are for informational and educational purposes only.  The amount of child support a court will order for any particular case may be different from the amount estimated by the calculator.

For the most part these calculators assume that all of the children will primarily live with one parent.  It is not intended to estimate situations where there is joint physical custody or split custody.

These calculators do not take into account any possible adjustments for children who are not subject to the custody order but who are living with one of the parents.

These factors and others may affect a child support order entered by a court.

 

Number of children who are the subject of the pending action:	1 2 3 4 5 6
Gross Monthly Income of Non-Custodial Parent:	$
Amount of monthly child support paid for children from a prior marriage by Non-Custodial Parent:	$
Amount of monthly alimony support paid to a spouse from a prior marriage by Non-Custodial Parent:	$
Monthly Cost of daycare paid by Non-Custodial Parent:	$
Monthly cost of family group health insurance paid by Non-Custodial Parent:	$
Gross Monthly Income of Custodial Parent:	$
Amount of monthly child support paid for children from a prior marriage by Custodial Parent:	$
Amount of monthly alimony support paid for prior marriage by Custodial Parent:	$
Monthly cost of daycare paid by Custodial Parent:	$
Monthly cost of family group health insurance paid by Custodial Parent:	$

Disclaimer

The purpose of this calculator is informational and educational only. It does not constitute legal advice. This child support calculator is based on statutory guidelines. The court has the final authority to determine the amount of child support awarded. This number is only an estimate and is not a guarantee of the amount of child support that will be awarded. Other factors may affect the amount of child support awarded. Please see an attorney in your area for more detailed information:

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Alabama Child Support

Child support is not only based on the idea that both parents are legally obligated to provide care for their children, but also that children deserve to have the same standard of living they would have had if their family unit had stayed intact. When parents no longer live together, there are many issues that arise around the issue of child support. Below is some brief information about common Alabama child support issues.

When you are facing a family law matter, you need experienced legal representation. AllLaw.com can help you find a Alabama divorce lawyer, child custody attorney or family law attorney near you.

Child Support Calculations
The amount of support a non-custodial parent has to pay in child support every month is based on state guidelines. In general, the gross income of both parents, daycare and medical expenses are taken into account when determining the amount of child support the non-custodial parent will have to pay each month. To get an estimate of how much you may be required to pay in child support, use the child support calculators at www.AllLaw.com.

Collecting and Dispensing Child Support
Child support payments may be made directly from one parent to the other or through income withholding. All child support payments made through income withholding are processed through the Alabama Child Support Payment Center. The Center disburses child support payments on the same day they are received; you may choose to have child support sent to you through check, direct deposit or a debit card.

Child Visitation
As a non-custodial parent, you have a legal right to spend time with your children. Child support and child visitation are not connected to each other. So, even if a non-custodial parent is not paying child support, he or she is still entitled to see their child. Likewise, if a custodial parent is not allowing the non-custodial parent to see his or her child, the non-custodial parent is still legally obligated to pay child support.

Additional Support for Families
Family Assistance is a program that provides financial assistance to low-income families with children. This support is available only on a limited term.

The Child Support Enforcement Division of the Alabama Department of Human Resources manages all aspects of child support, from establishing support orders to finding non-custodial parents. Whether you are in Montgomery, Birmingham, Huntsville or Mobile, if you have questions about child support in Alabama, visit http://www.dhr.alabama.gov/large_docs/Ala%20CS%20Guide_.pdf for more information.