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What are the Child Support Guidelines in Alabama?
Preface Relating to Scope. This rule, as amended effective October 4,1993, shall apply to all new actions filed or proceedings instituted on or after October 4, 1993. Any actions or proceedings … more
When is Spousal Support or Alimony Awarded in Alabama?
If a spouse’s funds are insufficient for that spouse’s maintenance then a court may award spousal support or alimony. The court may not consider assets acquired prior to marriage … more
What are Grounds for Divorce in Alabama?
An Alabama court may grant a divorce upon a finding of fault such as adultery, voluntary abandonment for one year or more, imprisonment for 2 years or more, the commission of a crime, alcohol or … more

Can Parental Rights be Terminated When a Parent is Incarcerated?
When can a parent’s rights over their child be terminated by the state? The government may not take a child away from a parent simply because they do not agree with the parent’s decisions. The state must show that the parent is unfit and that severing the relationship is in the best interests of the child. One of the ways a court may find a parent is unfit is if … more
Domestic Violence Law
While the physical effects of domestic violence may be the same as other types of violent crimes, the emotional effects may be far worse. Domestic violence occurs when a crime is committed against a victim by someone with whom the victim is, or previously has been, involved in an intimate relationship or someone who lives in the same household as the victim. Domestic violence … more

Survey of Child Support Guidelines: Do They Use Net Income or Gross Income?
This chart from the Department of Health and Human Services shows the state laws regarding how income is determined for purposes of calculating a … more