S.F. v. State ex rel. T.M.

I agree that “the interests of the child are our paramount concern” and that the father has a duty to support the child. However, I believe the unusual circumstances of this case would warrant a deviation from the child support guidelines of Rule 32, Ala. R. Jud. Admin, because the application of the guidelines would be unjust or inappropriate.

The father requested a deviation. After the paternity determination, he requested a hearing on the issues of child support and visitation. The trial court granted the request, and during the hearing, the testimony set out in the main opinion was heard.…