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General Information
Establishing Paternity
(Separate Website)
Establishing paternity gives a child born outside of marriage the same legal rights as a child born to married parents. This document describes the three types of processes the State of Alabama uses to establish paternity.
By: Alabama Department of Human Resources
Do It Yourself Instructions & Forms
Who is the legal father? Instructions for asking an Alabama court to establish paternity of a child.
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By: Alabama State Bar
Petition to Establish Paternity Form PS-04
Please read "Who is the legal father?" above before using this form.
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By: Alabama State Bar
Affidavit of Substantial Hardship Form C-10A
If you ask the court for any of the following:
Visitation with a minor child
Change of custody or visitation
Change in child support
Establish paternity (who is the legal father)
You also may need to file this form.
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By: Alabama Administrative Office of Courts
Related Information
Child Support: A Guide to Services in Alabama
(Separate Website)
This booklet provides an overview of Alabama's child support services.
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By: Alabama Department of Human Resources
Steps in Collecting Child Support
(Separate Website)
Information about collecting child support, including how and where to apply, what steps to follow to collect support, and the phone number to the Alabama Child Support Enforcement Office.
By: US Dept. of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families
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