26-10A-23
Section 26-10A-23 Fees and charges. (a) No person, organization, group, agency, or any legal entity may accept any fee whatsoever for bringing the adopting parent or parents together with the adoptee or the natural parents. A violation of this section shall be punished under Section 26-10A-33. (b) Prior to payment, the petitioners must file with the court a full accounting of all charges for expenses, fees, or services they or persons acting on their behalf will be paying relating to the adoption. Payment may be made only with court approval except that fees may be placed in an escrow account prior to court approval. The court may not refuse to approve a fee for documented services on the sole basis that a child has not been placed. The court shall approve all reasonable fees and expenses unless determined by the court to be unreasonable based upon specific written findings of fact. (c) The petitioner must file a sworn statement that is a full accounting of all disbursements paid in...
alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/CodeOfAlabama/1975/26-10A-23.htm - 1K - Match Info - Similar pages
26-10A-8
Section 26-10A-8 Consent or relinquishment by a minor parent. (a) Prior to a minor parent giving consent a guardian ad litem must be appointed to represent the interests of a minor parent whose consent is required. Any minor, 14 years of age and beyond, can nominate a guardian ad litem either prior to the birth of the baby or thereafter. (b) A consent or relinquishment executed by a parent who is a minor shall not be subject to revocation by reason of such minority. (c) A minor father may give his implied consent by his actions. If a court finds by conclusive evidence that a minor father has given implied consent to the adoption, notice and the appointment of a guardian ad litem shall not be necessary. (Acts 1990, No. 90-554, p. 912, §8; Act 99-435, p. 857, §1.)...
alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/CodeOfAlabama/1975/26-10A-8.htm - 1K - Match Info - Similar pages
26-11-3
Section 26-11-3 Procedure for change of name of child upon petition by father generally; notification of mother and child; filing of response; appointment of guardian ad litem; hearing; issuance of order by court; certification of minutes of court to Center for Health Statistics, etc. (a) The father may petition at the time of filing the declaration of legitimation or at any time subsequent to the determination of legitimation to change the name of such child, stating in his declaration the name it is then known by and the name he wishes it afterwards to have. Such petition shall be filed in the office of the judge of probate of the father's residence or the child's residence. (b) Upon the filing of the petition for name change, notice shall be given to the child's mother and to the child as provided by the Alabama Rules of Civil Procedure. Notice may be waived as provided by the Alabama Rules of Civil Procedure. The child's mother shall, within 30 days after receiving notice, file her...
alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/CodeOfAlabama/1975/26-11-3.htm - 2K - Match Info - Similar pages
26-2A-135
Section 26-2A-135 Procedure concerning hearing and order on original petition. (a) Upon receipt of a petition for appointment of a conservator or other protective order because of minority, the court shall set a date for hearing. If the court determines at any time in the proceeding that the interests of the minor are or may be inadequately represented, it may appoint an attorney to represent the minor, giving consideration to the choice of the minor if 14 or more years of age. An attorney appointed by the court to represent a minor may be granted the powers and duties of a guardian ad litem. (b) Upon receipt of a petition for appointment of a conservator or other protective order for reasons other than minority, the court shall set a date for hearing. Unless the person to be protected has chosen counsel, the court shall appoint an attorney to represent the person who may be granted the powers and duties of a guardian ad litem. If the alleged disability is mental illness, mental...
alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/CodeOfAlabama/1975/26-2A-135.htm - 3K - Match Info - Similar pages
26-2A-7
Section 26-2A-7 Delegation of powers by parent or guardian; parental authority. (a) A parent who has custody, or a guardian, of a minor or incapacitated person, by a properly executed power of attorney, may delegate to another person, for a period not exceeding one year, any power regarding health, support, education, or maintenance of the person or property of the minor child or ward, except the power to consent to marriage or adoption of a minor ward. Temporary "delegation" of parental powers does not relieve the parent or guardian of the primary responsibility for the minor or incapacitated person. (b) The provisions of subsection (a) of this section shall not be used or construed to allow a parent or guardian to thwart or circumvent provisions of Chapter 15 of Title 12 and Article 2 of Chapter 2 of Title 44. (Acts 1987, No. 87-590, p. 975, §1-107; Acts 1988, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 88-898, p. 455, §1.)...
alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/CodeOfAlabama/1975/26-2A-7.htm - 1K - Match Info - Similar pages
30-5-5
Section 30-5-5 Standing to file sworn petition for protection order; disclosure of information; costs and fees. (a) The following persons have standing to file a sworn petition for a protection order under this chapter as a plaintiff: (1) A person who is at least 18 years old or is otherwise emancipated and is the victim of abuse, as defined in Section 30-5-2, or has reasonable cause to believe he or she is in imminent danger of becoming the victim of any act of abuse. (2) A parent, legal guardian, next friend, court-appointed guardian ad litem, or the State Department of Human Resources may petition for relief on behalf of the following: a. A minor child. b. Any person prevented by physical or mental incapacity from seeking a protection order. (b) Standardized petitions for actions pursuant to this chapter shall be made available through the circuit clerks' offices around the state. The circuit clerk shall not provide assistance to persons in completing the forms or in presenting...
alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/CodeOfAlabama/1975/30-5-5.htm - 4K - Match Info - Similar pages
12-15-407
Section 12-15-407 Probable cause hearings for temporary confinement of the minor or child. (a) If the juvenile court finds it necessary to temporarily confine or restrain the minor or child, pending final hearing upon a petition for mental commitment of the minor or child in the custody of any person, department, or agency other than his or her parent, legal guardian, or legal custodian, the juvenile court at the time the confinement is ordered shall set the matter for a hearing within seven days to determine if probable cause exists that the minor or child should be committed. At the probable cause hearing, the juvenile court shall determine if it is necessary to continue the restraint or confinement pending the final hearing. (b) Upon a finding of probable cause that the minor or child should be committed, the juvenile court shall enter an order so stating and setting the date, time, and place of the hearing on the merits of the petition. (c) The final hearing shall be held on the...
alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/CodeOfAlabama/1975/12-15-407.htm - 1K - Match Info - Similar pages
15-20A-16
Section 15-20A-16 Adult sex offender - Contact with former victims. (a) No adult sex offender shall contact, directly or indirectly, in person or through others, by phone, mail, or electronic means, any former victim. (b) No adult sex offender shall knowingly come within 100 feet of a former victim. (c) No sex offender shall make any harassing communication, directly or indirectly, in person or through others, by phone, mail, or electronic means to the victim or any immediate family member of the victim. (d) A petition to exclude an adult sex offender from the requirements of subsections (a) and (b) of this section and Section 15-20A-11(b) may be filed in accordance with the requirements of Section 15-20A-24(c). The court shall conduct a hearing and shall exclude an adult sex offender from the provisions of this section provided that: (1) The victim appears in court at the time of the hearing and requests the exemption in writing in open court. (2) The court finds by clear and...
alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/CodeOfAlabama/1975/15-20A-16.htm - 2K - Match Info - Similar pages
19-3B-305
Section 19-3B-305 Appointment of representative. (a) If the court determines that an interest is not represented under this article, or that the otherwise available representation might be inadequate, then the court may appoint a guardian ad litem or other representative to receive notice, give consent, and otherwise represent, bind, and act on behalf of a minor, incapacitated, or unborn individual, or a person whose identity or location is unknown. (b) A guardian ad litem or other representative may act on behalf of the individual represented with respect to any matter arising under this chapter, whether or not a judicial proceeding concerning the trust is pending. (c) In making decisions, a guardian ad litem or other representative may consider general benefit accruing to the living members of the individual's family. (d) A guardian ad litem or other representative may be appointed to represent several persons or interests. (Act 2006-216, p. 314, §1.)...
alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/CodeOfAlabama/1975/19-3B-305.htm - 1K - Match Info - Similar pages
26-10A-30
Section 26-10A-30 Grandparent visitation. Post-adoption visitation rights for the natural grandparents of the adoptee may be granted when the adoptee is adopted by a stepparent, a grandfather, a grandmother, a brother, a half-brother, a sister, a half-sister, an aunt or an uncle and their respective spouses, if any. Such visitation rights may be maintained or granted at the discretion of the court at any time prior to or after the final order of adoption is entered upon petition by the natural grandparents, if it is in the best interest of the child. (Acts 1990, No. 90-554, p. 912, §29.1.)...
alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/CodeOfAlabama/1975/26-10A-30.htm - 904 bytes - Match Info - Similar pages
|