26-2A-81
Section 26-2A-81 Resignation, removal, and other post-appointment proceedings. (a) Any person
interested in the welfare of a ward or the ward, if 14 or more years of age, may petition
for removal of a guardian on the ground that removal would be in the best interest of the
ward or for any other order that is in the best interest of the ward. A guardian may petition
for permission to resign. A petition for removal or for permission to resign may, but need
not, include a request for appointment of a successor guardian. (b) Notice of hearing on a
petition for an order subsequent to appointment of a guardian must be given, as prescribed
in Section 26-2A-50, to the ward, the guardian, and any other person as ordered by the court.
(c) After notice and hearing on a petition for removal or for permission to resign, the court
may terminate the guardianship and make any further order that may be appropriate. (d) If
the court determines at any time in the proceeding that the interest of the ward...
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26-2A-110
Section 26-2A-110 Removal or resignation of guardian; termination of incapacity. (a) On petition
of the ward or any person interested in the ward's welfare, or on its own motion, the court,
after hearing, may remove a guardian if to do so is in the best interest of the ward. On petition
of the guardian, the court, after hearing, may accept a resignation. (b) An order adjudicating
incapacity may specify a minimum period, not exceeding one year, during which a petition for
an adjudication that the ward is no longer incapacitated may not be filed without special
leave. Subject to that restriction, the ward or any person interested in the welfare of the
ward may petition for an order that the ward is no longer incapacitated and for termination
of the guardianship. A request for an order may also be made informally to the court and any
person who knowingly interferes with transmission of the request may be adjudged guilty of
contempt of court. (c) Upon removal, resignation, or death of the...
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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...
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26-2A-102
Section 26-2A-102 Court appointment of guardian for incapacitated person. (a) Except as provided
by subsection (e), an incapacitated person or any person interested in the welfare of the
incapacitated person may petition for appointment of a limited or general guardian. (b) After
the filing of a petition, the court shall set a date for hearing on the issue of incapacity
so that notices may be given as required by Section 26-2A-103, and, unless the allegedly incapacitated
person is represented by counsel, appoint an attorney to represent the person in the proceeding.
The person so appointed may be granted the powers and duties of a guardian ad litem. The person
alleged to be incapacitated shall be examined by a physician or other qualified person appointed
by the court who shall submit a report in writing to the court. The person alleged to be incapacitated
also shall be interviewed by a court representative sent by the court. The court representative
also shall interview the person who...
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26-2A-111
Section 26-2A-111 Proceedings subsequent to appointment; venue. (a) The court at the place
where the ward resides has concurrent jurisdiction with the court that appointed the guardian
or in which acceptance of a parental or spousal appointment was filed over resignation, removal,
accounting, and other proceedings relating to the guardianship, including proceedings to limit
the authority previously conferred on a guardian or to remove limitations previously imposed.
(b) If the court at the place where the ward resides is not the court in which acceptance
of appointment is filed, the court in which proceedings subsequent to appointment are commenced,
in all appropriate cases, shall notify the other court, in this or another state, and after
consultation with that court determine whether to retain jurisdiction or transfer the proceedings
to the other court, whichever may be in the best interest of the ward. A copy of any order
accepting a resignation, removing a guardian, or altering...
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26-2A-80
Section 26-2A-80 Proceedings subsequent to appointment; venue. (a) The court at the place where
the ward resides has concurrent jurisdiction with the court that appointed the guardian or
in which acceptance of a parental appointment was filed over resignation, removal, accounting,
and other proceedings relating to the guardianship. (b) If the court at the place where the
ward resides is neither the appointing court nor the court in which acceptance of appointment
is filed, the court in which proceedings subsequent to appointment are commenced in all appropriate
cases shall notify the other court, in this or another state, and after consultation with
that court determine whether to retain jurisdiction or transfer the proceedings to the other
court, whichever is in the best interest of the ward. A copy of any order accepting a resignation
or removing a guardian must be sent to the appointing court or the court in which acceptance
of appointment is filed. (Acts 1987, No. 87-590, p. 975,...
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12-15-308
Section 12-15-308 Filing of petition and conduct of 72-hour hearing as to necessity for continuation
of shelter care of a child. (a) When a child alleged to be dependent has been removed from
the custody of the parent, legal guardian, or legal custodian and has not been returned to
same, a hearing shall be held within 72 hours from the time of removal, Saturdays, Sundays,
and holidays included, to determine whether continued shelter care is required. (b) Notice
of the 72-hour hearing requirement, either verbal or written, stating the date, time, place,
and purpose of the hearing and the right to counsel shall be given to the parent, legal guardian,
or legal custodian if he or she can be found. (c) At the commencement of the 72-hour hearing
requirement, the juvenile court shall advise the parent, legal guardian, or legal custodian
of the right to counsel and shall appoint counsel if the juvenile court determines he or she
is indigent. If the juvenile court already has not done so, it...
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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...
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26-21-4
Section 26-21-4 Procedure for waiver of consent requirement - Notice to parents or guardian
prohibited; participation in proceedings; right to counsel; assistance in preparing petition;
confidentiality; contents of petition; precedence of proceeding; rules of procedure; waiver
of consent; guardian ad litem for interests of unborn child; findings and conclusions; appeal;
no fees or costs; related criminal charges. (a) A minor who elects not to seek or does not
or cannot for any reason, obtain consent from either of her parents or legal guardian, may
petition, on her own behalf, the juvenile court, or the court of equal standing, in the county
in which the minor resides or in the county in which the abortion is to be performed for a
waiver of the consent requirement of this chapter. Notice by the court to the minor's parents,
parent, or legal guardian shall not be required or permitted. The requirements and procedures
under this chapter shall apply and are available only to minors who...
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26-10A-11
Section 26-10A-11 Consent or relinquishment. (a) A consent or relinquishment shall be in writing,
signed by the person consenting or relinquishing, and shall state the following: (1) The date,
place, and time of execution. (2) The date of birth or if prior to birth expected date of
birth of the adoptee and any names by which the adoptee has been known. (3) The relationship
of the person consenting or relinquishing to the adoptee. (4) The name of each petitioner,
unless (i) the document is relinquishment of the adoptee to an agency, or (ii) the consent
contains a statement that the person executing the consent knows that he or she has a right
to know the identity of each petitioner but voluntarily waives this right. (5) That the person
executing the document is voluntarily and unequivocally consenting to the adoption of the
named adoptee. (6) That by signing the document and subsequent court order to ratify the consent,
the person executing the document understands that he or she will...
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