Title 26 — Title 26
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Ala. Code § 26-8-52 Foreign Conservator to Execute and Deliver Receipts for Money or
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Property Removed from State. When a foreign conservator receives any money or property to be removed to another state under any of the provisions of this article, he or she shall execute and deliver to the person or officer from whom he or she receives such money or property rece…
Ala. Code § 26-9-1 Short Title
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This chapter may be cited as the Uniform Veterans’ Guardianship Act. History: (Acts 1931, No. 240, p. 280.)
Ala. Code § 26-9-10 Investment of Funds of Estate by Guardian; Limitation as to Loans of
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Funds of Ward. (a) Every guardian shall invest the funds of the estate in one or more of the following forms in which the guardian has no interest and not otherwise: (1) Interest-bearing obligations of the State of Alabama or of the United States or as to which the State of Alaba…
Ala. Code § 26-9-11 Application of Estate for Support and Maintenance of Person Other
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Than Ward. A guardian shall not apply any portion of the estate of his or her ward for the support and maintenance of any person other than his or her ward, except upon order of the court after a hearing, notice of which has been given the proper office of the administration in t…
Ala. Code § 26-9-12 Furnishing of Copy of Public Record Used to Determine Eligibility for
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Benefits to Applicant for Benefits. Whenever a copy of any public record is required by the administration to be used in determining the eligibility of any person to participate in benefits made available by such administration, the official charged with the custody of such publi…
Ala. Code § 26-9-13 Commitment of Incompetent Veteran to Veterans’ Hospital
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Whenever it appears that an incompetent veteran of any war, military occupation, or expedition is eligible for treatment in a United States veterans’ hospital and commitment to such hospital is necessary for the proper care and treatment of such veteran, the courts of this state …
Ala. Code § 26-9-14 Filing of Account of Receipts and Disbursements for Settlement by
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Guardian; Certification of Copy Thereof to Veterans’ Administration; Notice of Hearing Thereon. Every guardian who shall receive on account of his or her ward any moneys from the administration shall file with the court annually on the anniversary date of the appointment, in addi…
Ala. Code § 26-9-15 Removal of Guardian for Failure to File Account of Moneys Received for
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Ward, Etc. If any guardian shall fail to file any account of the moneys received by him or her from the administration on account of his or her ward within 30 days after such account is required by either the court or the administration or shall fail to furnish the administration…
Ala. Code § 26-9-16 Discharge of Guardian
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When a minor ward for whom a guardian has been appointed shall have attained his or her majority and has not been found incompetent and when any incompetent ward has been rated competent by the administration, a certificate of the administrator or his or her duly authorized repre…
Ala. Code § 26-9-17 Compensation of Guardian Generally
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Compensation payable to a guardian shall not exceed five percent of the income of the ward during any year. In the event of extraordinary services rendered by such guardian, the court may, upon petition and after hearing thereon, authorize additional compensation therefor payable…
Ala. Code § 26-9-18 Taxing of Costs and Fees of Guardian
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The costs and fees, exclusive of fees of the guardian ad litem incident to any partial or final settlement by any guardian subject to the provisions of this chapter, shall be taxed in the amounts provided by the general statutes for like services, but there shall not be taxed or …
Ala. Code § 26-9-19 Construction and Applicability of Chapter
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(a) This chapter shall be construed liberally to secure the beneficial intents and purposes thereof and shall apply only to beneficiaries of the administration. (b) This chapter shall be so interpreted and construed as to effectuate its general purpose to make uniform the laws of…
Ala. Code § 26-9-2 Definitions
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When used in this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the following meanings, respectively, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (1) PERSON. A partnership, corporation, or an association. (2) ADMINISTRATION. The United States Veterans’ Administration or…
Ala. Code § 26-9-3 When Guardian to Be Appointed for Ward
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Whenever, pursuant to any law of the United States or regulations of the administration, the administrator requires, prior to payment of benefits, that a guardian be appointed for a ward, such appointment shall be made in the manner provided in this chapter. History: (Acts 1931, …
Ala. Code § 26-9-4 Limitations as to Appointment of Guardians
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Except as provided in this chapter, it shall be unlawful for any person to accept appointment as guardian of any ward if such proposed guardian shall at that time be acting as guardian for five wards. In any case, upon presentation of a petition by an attorney of the administrati…
Ala. Code § 26-9-5 Procedure for Appointment of Guardian - Filing of Petition; Contents
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Thereof. A petition for the appointment of a guardian may be filed in any court of competent jurisdiction by or on behalf of any person who under existing law is entitled to priority of appointment. If there is no person so entitled or if the person so entitled shall neglect or r…
Ala. Code § 26-9-6 Procedure for Appointment of Guardian - Certification as to Age, Etc., of
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Minor Ward. Where a petition is filed for the appointment of a guardian of a minor ward, a certificate of the administrator or his representative setting forth the age of such minor as shown by the records of the administration and the fact that the appointment of a guardian is a…
Ala. Code § 26-9-7 Procedure for Appointment of Guardian - Certification as to
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Incompetence, Etc., of Mentally Incompetent Ward. Where a petition is filed for the appointment of a guardian of a mentally incompetent ward, a certificate of the administrator or his or her representative setting forth the fact that such person has been rated incompetent by the …
Ala. Code § 26-9-8 Procedure for Appointment of Guardian - Notice of Filing of Petition
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Upon the filing of a petition for the appointment of a guardian under the provisions of this chapter, the court shall cause such notice to be given as provided by law. History: (Acts 1931, No. 240, p. 280; Code 1940, T. 21, §166.)
Ala. Code § 26-9-9 Procedure for Appointment of Guardian - Appointment of Guardian;
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Execution and Filing of Bonds by Guardian; Filing of Certificate by Personal Sureties. Before making an appointment under the provisions of this chapter the court shall be satisfied that the guardian whose appointment is sought is a fit and proper person to be appointed. Upon the…
Ala. Code § 26-10-20 Short Title
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This article should be known and may be cited as the Alabama Subsidized Adoption Act. History: (Acts 1979, No. 79-691, p. 1231, §8.)
Ala. Code § 26-10-21 Purpose of Article
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The purpose of this article is to supplement the Alabama adoption statutes by making possible through public financial subsidy the most appropriate adoption of each child certified by the State Department of Human Resources as requiring a subsidy to assure adoption. History: (Act…
Ala. Code § 26-10-22 Definitions
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As used in this article, the following words shall have the following meanings unless the context indicates otherwise: (1) ADOPTION SUBSIDY. A money payment, services, deferred payment, or any combination thereof that is provided to a child with special needs or circumstances aft…
Ala. Code § 26-10-23 Administration of Subsidization Program; Provision for Funds
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The State Department of Human Resources shall establish and administer an ongoing program of subsidized adoption. Subsidies and services for children under this program shall be provided out of funds appropriated to the State Department of Human Resources for the maintenance of c…
Ala. Code § 26-10-24 Certification for Subsidy; Procedures; Approval of Plan
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(a) Except in cases involving foster parents, where the department has made reasonable efforts to locate an appropriate family to adopt the child without the use of subsidy and no family has been found for the child, the State Department of Human Resources shall certify the child…
Ala. Code § 26-10-25 Subsidies - Agreements; Type; Amount; Duration; Limitation
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When parents are found and approved for adoption of a child certified as eligible for subsidy, and before the final decree of adoption is issued, there must be a written agreement between the State Department of Human Resources and the adopting family as to the terms and conditio…
Ala. Code § 26-10-26 Subsidies - Report; Modification of Subsidy; Review; Duration of
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Subsidy. (a)(1) The department may require the adoptive parent or parents to submit a report, annually or at a time or times specified in the agreement or when the department is investigating an allegation of improperly received benefits. The parent shall state in the report that…
Ala. Code § 26-10-27 Effect of Nonresidence of Adopting Parents
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A child who is a resident of Alabama when eligibility for subsidy is certified shall remain eligible and receive subsidy, if necessary for adoption, regardless of the domicile or residence of the adopting parents at the time of application for adoption, placement, legal decree of…
Ala. Code § 26-10-28 Records Confidential
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All records regarding subsidized adoption shall be confidential and may be disclosed only in accordance with Sections 26-10E-30, 26-10E-31, 26-10F-15, 26- 10F-17, 38-2-6(8), and 38-7-13. History: (Acts 1979, No. 79-691, p. 1231, §5; Act 2025-407, §1.)
Ala. Code § 26-10-29 Review of Subsidy Decision; Appeal
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(a) Any subsidy decision by the State Department of Human Resources which the placement agency or the adoptive parents deem adverse to the child is reviewable by the State Department of Human Resources. (b) In any case where an application under this article is denied or an adopt…
Ala. Code § 26-10-30 Promulgation of Regulations
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The State Department of Human Resources shall promulgate regulations consistent with this article within 120 days of its enactment. History: (Acts 1979, No. 79-691, p. 1231, §7.)
Ala. Code § 26-10-4.1 Fee for Investigation Services Involving Adoption; Disposition of
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Moneys Received. (a) The State Department of Human Resources shall charge and collect a fee in the amount of $300.00 for investigation services they perform in cases involving adoption, provided, however, that in those adoption proceedings in which an investigation is specificall…
Ala. Code § 26-10A-1 Short Title
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THIS SECTION REPEALED BY ACT 2023-92, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2024. History: (Acts 1990, No. 90-554, p. 912, §1.)
Ala. Code § 26-10A-10 Persons Whose Consents or Relinquishments Are Not Required
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THIS SECTION REPEALED BY ACT 2023-92, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2024. History: (Acts 1990, No. 90-554, p. 912, §10.)
Ala. Code § 26-10A-11 Consent or Relinquishment
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THIS SECTION REPEALED BY ACT 2023-92, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2024. History: (Acts 1990, No. 90-554, p. 912, §11; Acts 98-101, p. 118, §1.)
Ala. Code § 26-10A-12 Persons Who May Take Consent or Relinquishments; Forms
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THIS SECTION REPEALED BY ACT 2023-92, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2024. History: (Acts 1990, No. 90-554, p. 912, §12; Act 98-101, p. 118, §1.)
Ala. Code § 26-10A-13 Time of Consent or Relinquishment; Filing with Court
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THIS SECTION REPEALED BY ACT 2023-92, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2024. History: (Acts 1990, No. 90-554, p. 912, §13.)
Ala. Code § 26-10A-14 Withdrawal of Consent or Relinquishment
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THIS SECTION REPEALED BY ACT 2023-92, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2024. History: (Acts 1990, No. 90-554, p. 912, §14; Act 2002-417, p. 1061, §1.)
Ala. Code § 26-10A-15 Surrender of Custody of Minor Under Age of Majority
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THIS SECTION REPEALED BY ACT 2023-92, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2024. History: (Acts 1990, No. 90-554, p. 912, §15.)
Ala. Code § 26-10A-16 Petition
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THIS SECTION REPEALED BY ACT 2023-92, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2024. History: (Acts 1990, No. 90-554, p. 912, §16.)
Ala. Code § 26-10A-17 Notice of Petition
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THIS SECTION REPEALED BY ACT 2023-92, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2024. History: (Acts 1990, No. 90-554, p. 912, §17; Act 99-435, p. 857, §1; Act 2002-417, p. 1061, §1; Act 2020-34, §1.)
Ala. Code § 26-10A-18 Custody Pending Final Decree
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THIS SECTION REPEALED BY ACT 2023-92, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2024. History: (Acts 1990, No. 90-554, p. 912, §18; Act 2002-417, p. 1061, §1.)
Ala. Code § 26-10A-19 Investigation
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THIS SECTION REPEALED BY ACT 2023-92, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2024. History: (Acts 1990, No. 90-554, p. 912, §19.)
Ala. Code § 26-10A-2 Definitions
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THIS SECTION REPEALED BY ACT 2023-92, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2024. History: (Acts 1990, No. 90-554, p. 912, §2; Act 99-435, p. 857, §1.)
Ala. Code § 26-10A-20 Removal of Adoptee from County
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THIS SECTION REPEALED BY ACT 2023-92, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2024. History: (Acts 1990, No. 90-554, p. 912, §20.)
Ala. Code § 26-10A-21 Related Proceedings
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THIS SECTION REPEALED BY ACT 2023-92, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2024. History: (Acts 1990, No. 90-554, p. 912, §21; Act 99-435, p. 857, §1.)
Ala. Code § 26-10A-22 Attorney Participation and Appointment of Attorney for the Adoptee or
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Other Party. THIS SECTION REPEALED BY ACT 2023-92, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2024. History: (Acts 1990, No. 90-554, p. 912, §22.)
Ala. Code § 26-10A-23 Fees and Charges
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THIS SECTION REPEALED BY ACT 2023-92, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2024. History: (Acts 1990, No. 90-554, p. 912, §23.)
Ala. Code § 26-10A-24 Contested Hearing
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THIS SECTION REPEALED BY ACT 2023-92, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2024. History: (Acts 1990, No. 90-554, p. 912, §24; Act 99-435, p. 857, §1.)
Ala. Code § 26-10A-25 Final Decree; Dispositional Hearing
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THIS SECTION REPEALED BY ACT 2023-92, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2024. History: (Acts 1990, No. 90-554, p. 912, §25.)