Alabama § 13A-13-4 - Nonsupport.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 13A-13-4 — Nonsupport., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13A-13-4. Nonsupport.
(a) A man or woman commits the crime of nonsupport if he or she intentionally fails to provide support which that person is able to provide and which that person knows he or she is legally obligated to provide to a dependent spouse or child less than 19 years of age.
(b) “Support” includes but is not limited to food, shelter, clothing, medical attention and other necessary care, as determined elsewhere by law.
(c) “Child” includes a child born out of wedlock whose paternity has been admitted by the actor or has been established in a civil suit.
(d) Nonsupport is a Class A misdemeanor.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 13A-13-4
What does Code of Alabama § 13A-13-4 cover?
Section 13A-13-4 ("Nonsupport.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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