Ala. Code § 26-10F-19: Validity and Effect of Prior Adoptions; Application of Chapter.

(a) Final judgments of adoptions entered into before January 1, 2024, are valid and remain in effect as they existed prior to the enactment of this chapter except that proceedings after final judgments of adoption entered into before the enactment of this chapter shall be governed under this chapter.

(b) This chapter shall apply to all proceedings related to adult adoptions that have not been commenced as of December 31, 2023.