Best Practices/Good Ideas
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The Alabama Fatherhood Initiative
(http://www.dhr.state.al.us/page.asp?pageid=427)
The Fatherhood Initiative is a joint effort of the Department of Human Resources (DHR) Child Support Enforcement and Family Assistance programs. The Fatherhood Initiative was developed to further the welfare reform goal of strengthening families, to enhance child support collections, and to address other needs of children who are growing up without the involvement of natural fathers in their lives.
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Your Rights
(http://www.dhr.state.al.us/page.asp?pageid=426)
Your rights when you receive child support services from the State of Alabama.
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Centralized Collections/Disbursement
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Alabama Central Disbursement Division
(https://childsupport.state.al.us/)
The Alabama Central Disbursement Division (ACDD) is a newly created division that was established as a result of federal and state law, known as the Welfare Reform Act of 1996. This law required a single location in each state to which employers could send wage withheld child support payments to be processed.
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Child Support Online Payment Inquiry System
(https://www.dhr.state.al.us/opi/login.asp)
Welcome to the Department of Human Resources Child Support Online Payment Inquiry System and login page for services.
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Collection and Distribution of Child Support Payments
(http://www.dhr.state.al.us/page.asp?pageid=473)
Processing child support payments is another service provided by the state. All IV-D payments are processed on the Alabama Location Enforcement Collection System (ALECS).
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Online Payment Inquiry System - Assistance
(https://www.dhr.state.al.us/opi/help.asp)
This online system mirrors the current DHR telephone information system.
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Payment Information
(http://www.dhr.state.al.us/page.asp?pageid=377)
Custodial and non-custodial parents can find child support payment information on our automated Voice Response System.
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Customer Service
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Child Support Enforcement Contact Information
(http://www.dhr.state.al.us/contacts.asp?div=Child%20Support%20Enforcement)
Contact information for Alabama Department of Human Resources
Child Support Enforcement Partnership.
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Enforcement
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Enforcement of Court Ordered Child Support Payments
(http://www.dhr.state.al.us/page.asp?pageid=475)
Enforcement refers to the actions taken to collect child support, spousal support, and/or medical support
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Application For Child Support Services
(http://www.dhr.state.al.us/large_docs/CS_Application.pdf)
Application for Child Support Services for State of Alabama
Department OF Human Resources Child Support Enforcement Division
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Applying for Child Support Services
(http://www.dhr.state.al.us/page.asp?pageid=420)
Child Support services are automatically provided to persons currently receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families(TANF),Medicaid,or Foster Care. Other individuals may apply for child support services by making an appointment with any County Department of Human Resources office in Alabama.
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Initial Application Forms Available for Download
(http://www.dhr.state.al.us/page.asp?pageid=420#forms)
You can click and download various Child Support Forms from this page.
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Establishment of Orders
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Child Support Order Establishment
(http://www.dhr.state.al.us/page.asp?pageid=480)
Court order establishment refers to court actions to obtain an order for child support, medical support or possibly retroactive support. The court uses the Alabama Child Support Guidelines based upon Alabama State Law to make fair and consistent support orders.
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FPLS Access
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CSENet 2000 State Contact Information
(http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/cse/newhire/csenet/contacts/states/alabama.htm)
The states with whom Alabama is currently exchanging interstate information via CSENet.
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Legislation
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Article 1 General Provisions
(http://www.legislature.state.al.us/CodeofAlabama/1975/128972.htm)
Section 30-3-5 Venue of all proceedings seeking modification of child custody, visitation rights or child support.
Section 30-3-6 Bond, security, or other guarantee to secure payment of overdue support or compliance with visitation order
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Article 2 Jurisdiction-Part 2 Proceedings Involving Two or More States.
(http://www.legislature.state.al.us/CodeofAlabama/1975/129573.htm)
Section 30-3A-206 Enforcement and modification of support order by tribunal having continuing jurisdiction
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Locate
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CSENet 2000 State Contact Information
(http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/cse/newhire/csenet/contacts/states/alabama.htm)
The states with whom Alabama is currently exchanging interstate information via CSENet.
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Locating the Non-Custodial Parent
(http://www.dhr.state.al.us/page.asp?pageid=422)
The first step toward securing a child support order is finding the non-custodial parent (NCP), or the custodial parent (CP) if you are the NCP.
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Manuals
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A Guide to Child Support Services in Alabama
(http://www.dhr.state.al.us/large_docs/Ala%20CS%20Guide_.pdf)
This booklet provides an overview of Alabama's child support services.
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National/State Directories of New Hire
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Alabama New-Hire Electronic Filing System
(https://dir.alabama.gov/nh/efile/login.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2fnh%2fefile%2fDefault.aspx)
Welcome to the New-Hire on-line data entry and upload page!
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Alabama New-Hire Homepage
(http://dir.alabama.gov/nh/)
Homepage for employers
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Alabama New-Hire Registration
(http://dir.alabama.gov/nh/registration.aspx)
How to register with Alabama New-Hire.
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How to Contact Us
(http://dir.alabama.gov/nh/default.aspx#contact)
Information on how to contact Alabama New-Hire, including address, phone/FAX numbers and e-mail address.
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New-Hire Frequently Asked Questions
(http://dir.alabama.gov/nh/faq.aspx)
Your guide to frequently asked questions regarding the New-Hire program.
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New-Hire Quick Fact
(http://dir.alabama.gov/nh/default.aspx#facts)
General information to help you better understand the Alabama New-Hire program.
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Reporting Requirements
(http://dir.alabama.gov/nh/default.aspx#report)
Information to employers on reporting requirements, including time frames and documentation.
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New Hire
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Alabama New-Hire Electronic Filing System
(https://dir.alabama.gov/nh/efile/login.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2fnh%2fefile%2fDefault.aspx)
Welcome to the New-Hire on-line data entry and upload page!
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Alabama New-Hire Homepage
(http://dir.alabama.gov/nh/)
Homepage for employers
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Alabama New-Hire Registration
(http://dir.alabama.gov/nh/registration.aspx)
How to register with Alabama New-Hire.
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How to Contact Us
(http://dir.alabama.gov/nh/default.aspx#contact)
Information on how to contact Alabama New-Hire, including address, phone/FAX numbers and e-mail address.
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New-Hire Frequently Asked Questions
(http://dir.alabama.gov/nh/faq.aspx)
Your guide to frequently asked questions regarding the New-Hire program.
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New-Hire Quick Fact
(http://dir.alabama.gov/nh/default.aspx#facts)
General information to help you better understand the Alabama New-Hire program.
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Reporting Requirements
(http://dir.alabama.gov/nh/default.aspx#report)
Information to employers on reporting requirements, including time frames and documentation.
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Paternity
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Establishing Paternity
(http://www.dhr.state.al.us/page.asp?pageid=421)
Establishing paternity gives a child born outside of marriage the same legal rights as a child born to married parents. Either parent may take action to legally establish paternity.
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Public Information/Outreach
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Administrative Office of Courts
(http://www.fa-ir.org/alabama/history_cs_ala.htm)
Child Support History in Alabama
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Alabama Department of Human Resources
(http://www.dhr.state.al.us/default.asp)
Alabama Department of Human Resources home page.
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Home Page for Alabama
(http://www.dhr.state.al.us/page.asp?pageid=288)
Alabama Child Support Enforcement Home page
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Jefferson County Family Court
(http://www.jeffcointouch.com/jeffcointouch/departments/FamilyCourt/dd53c.html)
Child Support Enforcement Information
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Other Web Sites to Look At
(http://www.dhr.state.al.us/page.asp?pageid=289)
Child support links to ACES, Courts, DHR Family Assistance Division, DHR Food Stamp Division, ACF Office of Child Support Enforcement
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Press Release
(http://www.governorpress.alabama.gov/pr/pr-2004-12-15-01-childsupport.asp)
Alabama Strengthens Child Support Enforcement
Governor Riley Announces Record-Level Amount of Collections
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Review and Modification of Orders
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Periodic Review and Adjustment of Child Support Orders
(http://www.dhr.state.al.us/page.asp?pageid=474)
The Review and Adjustment process is used to determine if the support amount is in accordance with the child support guidelines and/or to determine if medical support needs to be added to the order.
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