Recent activity at Alabama Administrative Office of Courts
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Apr 10, 2026·Board meeting agenda
Advisory Committee on Child Support Guidelines and Enforcement Meeting Agenda
The committee meeting agenda included discussions on deviating from guidelines when a noncustodial parent has a higher than average income, addressing preexisting child support obligations, and handling multiple children issues. The committee also planned to engage in a new discussion regarding amending language related to shared custody deviations, review a draft revision of the CS-42 form, and provide an opportunity for public comments.
Apr 10, 2026
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Advisory Committee on Child Support Guidelines and Enforcement for the State of Alabama Committee Meeting
The Committee meeting focused on revisiting policy issues regarding child support guidelines. Key discussions included exploring methodologies for handling support cases that exceed the standard guideline charts and evaluating Rule 32(B)(6) concerning pre-existing child support obligations, specifically addressing potential confusion regarding credit eligibility for custodial parents and the definition of legal responsibility for other children. Additionally, the committee addressed the need for improvements in electronic document accessibility, the importance of education for the bar and bench regarding guideline application, and the possibility of re-evaluating policies based on historical data and current state practices.
Nov 7, 2025·Board meeting
Advisory Committee On Child Support Guidelines And Enforcement For The State Of Alabama Committee Meeting
The committee held a meeting to review child support guidelines and enforcement policies. Discussions focused on the Federal Requirements for periodic review of guidelines, including the consideration of economic data, labor market information, and case file analysis. The committee explored the complexities of income imputation, the use of minimum wage in calculations, and the impact of the self-support reserve. Additionally, the committee discussed the prevalence of deviations from guidelines and the documentation of factors considered when imputing income, such as employment barriers, job skills, and local market conditions.
Feb 27, 2025·Board meeting
Advisory Committee on Child Support Guidelines and Enforcement for the State of Alabama
The meeting of the Advisory Committee on Child Support Guidelines and Enforcement for the State of Alabama included a review of the Alabama Child Support Guidelines, with Jane Venohr providing technical assistance. The committee discussed updating the schedule based on economic data, national data, and family spending on children, adjusted for Alabama incomes. Key discussion points included the self-support reserve, the minimum order, and the federal poverty level, with considerations for the impact on low-income families. The committee also addressed federal data requirements, labor market data, and the potential for public input.
