Morgan County Child Support

Child Support · Alabama · Free

Child support establishment, modification, and enforcement services for fathers in the Decatur area at the Lee Street courthouse. Dads can apply, review cases, and attend hearings. Bring photo ID, Social Security card, recent pay stubs or income documentation, any existing court orders, and information about the other parent. Office handles walk-ins and scheduled appointments Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm for filings and case inquiries.

Contact & Details

Address: 302 Lee St NE, Decatur, AL 35601

Phone: 256-351-4730

Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm

About Child Support for Fathers

Child support in the United States is administered state-by-state under the Title IV-D federal program, with every state required to operate a child support enforcement agency. These agencies establish paternity, locate non-custodial parents, calculate support obligations, and enforce payments through wage garnishment, tax refund intercepts, license suspension, and other civil enforcement tools. Support amounts are calculated using state-specific guidelines, most based on an income shares or percentage-of-income formula. Fathers paying support can request modifications when their income drops substantially or when circumstances change (job loss, additional children, disability). Fathers owed support can open a case with their state agency free of charge. This directory includes each state's child support agency, online calculators, local enforcement offices, and modification resources.

Child Support in Alabama

Alabama family law runs through circuit courts in each of its 67 counties, with the Alabama Department of Human Resources handling child support enforcement. Major population centers include Birmingham, Montgomery, Mobile, and Huntsville. Fathers can access free family court help through the Alabama Access to Justice Commission and Legal Services Alabama.

More Child Support in Alabama

  • Alabama Child Support Enforcement Division — Statewide agency that establishes, modifies, and enforces child support orders for Alabama parents. Fathers can apply for services, review a
  • Jefferson County Child Support — Local child support establishment, modification, and enforcement for Jefferson County fathers at the 2nd Court North courthouse in Birmingha
  • Alabama Child Support Calculator — Free online tool for Alabama fathers to estimate child support obligations under state guidelines using income, parenting time, and other fa
  • Lee County Child Support — Child support services for fathers in the Auburn-Opelika area at the 9th Street courthouse. Dads can open cases, request modifications, and
  • Marshall County Child Support — Child support establishment, modification, and enforcement for fathers in the Guntersville-Albertville area at the Blount Avenue courthouse.
  • Office of Child Support Enforcement – Federal — Federal agency providing nationwide child support information, resources, and interstate case coordination for fathers navigating multistate

Child Support — Common Questions

How do I open a child support case?
Apply through your state's Child Support Services agency — usually online, in person, or by mail. Applications are free, and the agency handles paternity establishment, order creation, and enforcement on your behalf. You don't need the other parent's cooperation to open a case.
Can I modify my child support order?
Yes, if there's a substantial change in circumstances (income drop of 15–25% or more, job loss, disability, a new child, change in custody time). File a Motion to Modify with the court that issued the original order. Most states don't modify retroactively — file as soon as circumstances change.
What happens if I can't pay?
Contact the child support agency immediately — don't ignore the debt. Options include payment plans, hardship modifications, and in some states, work programs that substitute community service for payment. Accumulated arrears don't disappear but can sometimes be reduced through debt compromise programs.
How is the amount calculated?
Each state uses guidelines — most follow Income Shares (combining both parents' income) or Percentage of Income (only non-custodial parent's income). Online calculators on every state agency site estimate your obligation. The actual order also considers health insurance, childcare, and other add-ons.