Alabama § 26-10E-8 Consent to Adoption or Relinquishment for Adoption - by a Minor Parent

Alabama Statutes

§ 26-10E-8 — Consent to Adoption or Relinquishment for Adoption - by a Minor Parent

Alabama·Title 26 Infants and Incompetents·Ch. 10E Alabama Minor Adoption Code

(a)Prior to a minor parent’s giving express consent to an adoption or executing a relinquishment for adoption, a guardian ad litem shall be appointed to represent the interest of the minor parent whose consent is required. Any minor parent, 14 years of age or older, may nominate a guardian ad litem either prior to the birth of the adoptee or thereafter.

(b)A minor parent may give his or her implied consent to an adoption in the same manner as an adult parent under Section 26-10E-9. If a court finds by clear and convincing evidence that a minor parent has given implied consent to the adoption, the appointment of a guardian ad litem shall not be necessary. The implied consent of a minor parent may not be withdrawn.

(c)The express or implied consent of, or relinquishment by, a minor parent

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(a) Prior to a minor parent’s giving express consent to an adoption or executing a relinquishment for adoption, a guardian ad litem shall be appointed to represent the interest of the minor parent whose consent is required. Any minor parent, 14 years of age or older, may nominate a guardian ad litem either prior to the birth of the adoptee or thereafter.
(b) A minor parent may give his or her implied consent to an adoption in the same manner as an adult parent under Section 26-10E-9. If a court finds by clear and convincing evidence that a minor parent has given implied consent to the adoption, the appointment of a guardian ad litem shall not be necessary. The implied consent of a minor parent may not be withdrawn.
(c) The express or implied consent of, or relinquishment by, a minor parent shall not be subject to revocation by reason of such minority.

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