GroundRules
Ala. Code § 26-17-612: Child as Party; Representation.
Where this section sits in the code
- Title 26 Infants and Incompetents.
- Chapter 17 Alabama Uniform Parentage Act.
- Article 6 Proceeding to Adjudicate Parentage.
- Part 1 Nature of Proceeding.
(a) A minor child is a permissible party, but is not a necessary party to a proceeding under this article.
(b) The court shall appoint a guardian ad litem to represent a minor or incapacitated child if the child is a party or the court finds that the interests of the child are not adequately represented.
(c) The court shall appoint a guardian ad litem to represent a defendant who is a minor and who is not otherwise represented by counsel.
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