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If the remaining amount is less than the child support calculation above, then you'll be responsible for the lower amount. However, the minimum child support order, regardless of the self-support reserve, is $50 per month. A court does have the discretion to vary from the formula.

Rule 32(C)(1) provides that the court may use its discretion in determining child support when the combined adjusted gross income is below the lowermost levels or above the uppermost levels of the schedule.

Rule 32 was amended effective June 1, 2023, to provide a method of calculating child support in cases in which a court order provides for shared 50% physical custody, i.e., when each parent retains physical custody of a child 50% (or approximately 50%) of the time.

In general, this can happen in one of the following circumstances: Child reaches the age of majority. Child dies. Paying parent obtains physical custody. Paying parent loses/forfeits his or her parental rights. Paying parent requests the child be emancipated.

Is Alabama Strict on Child Support? Yes, Alabama has stringent laws dealing with child support arrearages. For example, Alabama will withhold the supporting parent's income, charge interest, suspend licenses and even sentence the supportive parent to jail if he continues to avoid his child support obligations.

Child Support payments are governed by the Alabama Child Support Guidelines and may be Modified if a parent can prove to the Court that his or her income has significantly changed. Under Alabama law, Child Support CANNOT be waived.