In the State of Alabama is child support and visitation 2 separate issues.?
359224
yes, child support is payment, while visitation is discussed separately
1080885
If a parent is paying child support and does not get visitation rights, it is because the parent is an awful person (ie- a drug addict).  That person should not have visitation rights until he/she gets his/her act together.\n\nIf a person doesn't pay to support his/her child, they are a dead-beat.  If a person has custody of the child and doesn't pay to support the child, they are a dead-beat and they get the child taken away by CPS.  I don't see why a divorced person who doesn't have full-time custody should be reliquinshed of that obligation.\n\nI do agree that they shouldn't go to jail for not paying child-support.  It is there to be a deterrent, but it doesn't seem right to send a person to jail for a financial obligation...I just don't know what would be as effective a deterrent if they weren't forced to go to jail.
1127893
Child support and attorney's fees are totally separate. Since you took the mother to court for paternity, you are liable once paternity is established. If she was at fault then she would be the one paying your fees. As for the attorney, if he did not represent you to the best of HIS abilities, then you can report him to your State Bar. If he is found "guilty", he will have to repay the fees that you paid to him, plus a fine. As for your situation, I know here in Texas, you will not be appointed an attorney, no matter how poor you are when it comes to family matters, unless you are being abused and are a child or elderly person (attorney or guardian ad litem).  Now, if you are a criminal, then by all means you are entitled to an attorney at the taxpayers expense. Hope this helped a little.
259222
Just because he is ordered to pay child support does not mean he gets rights to your child.  Visitation and custody are dealt with in seperate legal battles.  Go after the child support.  It won't go against you if you don't go for it, but is it really fair that you're shouldering all the financial responsibility for your son.  Applying is easy.  Go to your state's .gov web address, and search for child support or dept. of revenue.  Once you fill out the application and send it in, they will notify you of any progress with your case, and will assign a court date. (Save copies of all paperwork you send in or they send you)  If your son's father is named on the birth certificate, that's good enough for the court.  If he's not listed, he can either say he is the father, and the court will decide the amount he is to pay or he can contest it, and get a paternity test.  If he doesn't show up to court for these hearings, a bench warrent will be put out for his arrest (they won't seek him out, but if he gets pulled over for speeding and there's a warrent, he will be arrested).  The judge will ask both of you to submit financial statements, and then determine how much he will pay (a percentage of his pay, usually no more than around 35%)  They could also order him to pay back support.  \n\nI'm not trying to say your son's father is a bad guy and deserves harassment.  I just want you to know the process.  I'm a firm believer in child support.  It takes two people to make a child, and two people to support it financially.  Right now, money may not be such a huge deal, but why take all of that on when you're already doing all of the parenting too?  What about your son's future?  What about college?  Perhaps having that extra money could mean moving to a better neighborhood with better schools.  Perhaps it means that you could afford to work fewer hours to spend more time with your son.  Think about the possibilities.\n\nAs far as him being irresponsible in other areas, if you're worried that he'll go after custody, most cases the child will stay with the primary caretaker (you).  They will review his behavior and decide if that's appropriate.  Same thing with visitation.  They will review his behavior and decide if it's appropriate.
1147588
If the support is not court ordered and the mother is not requesting support then legally he doesn't have to  pay anything. Morally however, and assuming he's a responsible father and parent, then he should be making it his business and priority to ensure that his child or children are provided for to the best of his financial ability.
805719
Child support worker here.  Go to your local child support agency (where your order originated) and tell them your ex is in Arkansas and you want them to do an interstate action.  You will need to fill out URESA papers attesting to the amount owed.  There are many ways they will be able to locate him even if you don't have an address.  If he is working TN will ask AR to enforce and send an income withholding. You're correct that if you have a state warrant it is only good in TN--however (depending on the state) if he is far enough behind, request a criminal action be initiated--those warrants are good throughout the US!  Good Luck!
324590
Below is the Attorney General's website for child support.  Your county district clerks office also may handle child support issues.
959213
Contact your child support agency.  Click on your state and find your local office.\n\nhttp://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/cse/extinf.html
487311
Website is "tennesseeanytime.org" go to the child support link; from there you should be able to find out anything and everything you need to know. Hope this helps.
571886
Yes,I do think your son is able to babysit in the state of Alabama. If your son is responsible enough he can babysit depending on the age of the child he babysits.
523869
they can give up visitation rights, but i don't know about not paying child support.
178096
Even if he signs over his parental rights, that doesn't resolve him of financial responsibility in most cases. It gets tricky when it crosses state lines however. Many states now have reciprical agreements, where support payments in one state will be honored (and enforced) by the other.\n\nYou would need to contact the family courts in Missouri to see if they will enforce child support payments ordered by a New Mexico court.
773920
Unfortunately you were given some bad information. Being on permanent disability (SSD or SSDI) does not excuse you from paying child support. The only thing that changes is that child support collection will now take it out of your social security check instead of your paycheck. This is true in all 50 states. They should be taking out 17% per child, per mother...but no more then 25% total for each mother. If they are taking out more or if you have questions regarding this, call your local social security office:\n\n260 Executive Dr, Lexington\n1-(859) 294-5633
1085225
You need to file a petition with the court.  If they ordered that he has visitation rights and she is breaking that order they can haul her back.  They also can suspend her child support payments until those visitation rights are restored.  Just don't do anything without going through the court.
1009364
I most cases this depends on a few things ( the state you live in, your judge, age of your child, date of when he filed for vists) I know in Michigan the father is responable for all of this. My ex has to pay for everything when our son was born.
1134742
I would call child support enforcement and have them look into it..sounds fishy to me.
619621
That depends on the laws in your state. MOre states are passing laws that make it easier to terminate right of fathers(and mothers) who dont pay child support or dont see their kids. You need to contact a lawyer or legal services in your state. Most have a free initial consult. They can tell you what your options are. Goodluck!