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Ala. Code § 26-13-1 When Authorized; Procedure Generally
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The several juvenile courts of the state are authorized to relieve minors over 18 years of age from the disabilities of nonage in the following cases and none other: (1) Whenever the father or the mother of such minor shall file a petition with the court, in writing, requesting t…
Ala. Code § 26-13-2 Filing of Petition
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The petition must be filed in the county in which the parent or guardian of such minor resides or in the county in which the guardianship of such minor is pending when the petition is filed by the parent or guardian and in the county where the minor resides when the petition is f…
Ala. Code § 26-13-3 Notice of Filing of Petition
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Whenever the petition is filed by the minor and the guardian it shall be the duty of the clerk to give notice of the filing of such petition in some newspaper published in the county or, if no newspaper is published in such county, then in such manner as may be prescribed by the …
Ala. Code § 26-13-4 Contests of Petition; Receipt of Evidence as to Petition
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Upon the hearing of such petition, any person may contest the granting of same upon giving security for costs of such contest. All evidence touching such petition shall be taken in such manner as may be directed by the court. (Code 1876, §2738; Code 1886, §2360; Code 1896, §832; …