Child Support and Child Custody

The family law attorneys at Ables, Baxter, Parker, Pippin & Avant, P.C. help clients in the process of divorce to achieve child custody and child support agreements that meet the needs of their unique family situation.

Alabama Child Support

A number of factors are taken into consideration by the court when deciding child support, including, but not limited to health insurance needs, daycare expenses, child support for other children, travel expenses for child visitation as well as other possible factors.

Alabama child support is based on a parent's ability to earn, not necessarily his or her actual earnings. This can be an important consideration when a parent seeks child support modification due to changed circumstances. The child support attorneys at Ables, Baxter, Parker, Pippin & Avant, P.C. will work with you to present a strong child support case when you go to court.

Seeking support for college expenses? If support for college expenses was not covered in your initial child support order, you can petition the court to order such support, but you must do so before your child turns 19.

Alabama Child Custody

Alabama family law judges typically award joint legal custody of children and award primary physical custody to one parent. Our attorneys have years of experience helping clients consider the best custody arrangement for their child, whether that is through the process of mediation or by presenting a compelling case in court for the best interests of the child.

Are you relocating? Is your child being relocated? You are required to provide the other parent with information about your relocation plans 45 days before you move. If you are moving more than 60 miles away, or across state lines, the non-custodial parent may file a petition to oppose the move. Our Alabama custody and visitation attorneys represent parents in relocation court hearings.

We invite you to learn more about how we assist our North Alabama clients with child support and child custody issues by contacting our office to speak with a Huntsville child support or child custody lawyer.