After your divorce, you have a duty to support your children until they turn 19, the age of majority in Alabama (unless the children marry or become self-supporting). I can assist you with child support calculations. You may also be required to provide "post-minority" support, in the form of college tuition.

You may have saved for college tuition with a federal-tax-advantaged "529 plan." The state of Alabama also has a pre-pay tuition plan to assist funding a college education. Otherwise, college tuition will have to come out of current earnings or loans available to you and your children.

Your divorce agreement may specify plans for child support and college tuition. Tuition, books and room and board must be paid for. Private colleges can cost much more than public institutions. If your child performs poorly in school, tuition might not be ordered by the court, as a poor investment.

Children With Disabilities

The other circumstance where post-minority support will be required is a child's mental or physical disability. Medical care is expensive, and the courts do not want the state to have to pay this kind of support. Support will be open-ended, unlike requirements for paying college tuition.

In addition to good counsel and representation, I provide my clients with a one-to-one attorney-client relationship. I listen to my clients because I know their family law issues are constantly on their minds.

I limit my practice to family law. And I limit my caseload to provide you with the consultations you need to feel confident of the future and getting the most effective legal service. To schedule an appointment at my Birmingham office, call 205-822-9334 or fill out the contact form.