Alabama § 26-17-612 Child as Party; Representation

Alabama Statutes

§ 26-17-612 — Child as Party; Representation

Alabama·Title 26 Infants and Incompetents·Ch. 17 Alabama Uniform Parentage Act·Art. 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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(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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