Code of Alabama
Chapter 10A - Alabama Adoption Code.
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.

Structure Code of Alabama

Code of Alabama

Title 26 - Infants and Incompetents.

Chapter 10A - Alabama Adoption Code.

Section 26-10A-1 - Short Title.

Section 26-10A-2 - Definitions.

Section 26-10A-3 - Jurisdiction.

Section 26-10A-4 - Venue.

Section 26-10A-5 - Who May Adopt.

Section 26-10A-6 - Who May Be Adopted.

Section 26-10A-7 - Persons Whose Consents or Relinquishment Are Required.

Section 26-10A-8 - Consent or Relinquishment by a Minor Parent.

Section 26-10A-9 - Implied Consent or Relinquishment.

Section 26-10A-10 - Persons Whose Consents or Relinquishments Are Not Required.

Section 26-10A-11 - Consent or Relinquishment.

Section 26-10A-12 - Persons Who May Take Consent or Relinquishments; Forms.

Section 26-10A-13 - Time of Consent or Relinquishment; Filing With Court.

Section 26-10A-14 - Withdrawal of Consent or Relinquishment.

Section 26-10A-15 - Surrender of Custody of Minor Under Age of Majority.

Section 26-10A-16 - Petition.

Section 26-10A-17 - Notice of Petition.

Section 26-10A-18 - Custody Pending Final Decree.

Section 26-10A-19 - Investigation.

Section 26-10A-20 - Removal of Adoptee From County.

Section 26-10A-21 - Related Proceedings.

Section 26-10A-22 - Attorney Participation and Appointment of Attorney for the Adoptee or Other Party.

Section 26-10A-23 - Fees and Charges.

Section 26-10A-24 - Contested Hearing.

Section 26-10A-25 - Final Decree; Dispositional Hearing.

Section 26-10A-26 - Appeals.

Section 26-10A-27 - Stepparent Adoptions.

Section 26-10A-28 - Adoption by Other Relatives.

Section 26-10A-29 - Name and Status of Adoptee.

Section 26-10A-30 - Grandparent Visitation.

Section 26-10A-31 - Confidentiality of Records, Hearing; Parties.

Section 26-10A-32 - Birth Certificates.

Section 26-10A-33 - Crime to Place Children for Adoption.

Section 26-10A-34 - Payments to Parent for Placing Minor for Adoption; Maternity Expenses; Receipt of Financial Benefits by Father.

Section 26-10A-35 - Bringing Child Into State for Adoption Purposes.

Section 26-10A-36 - Advertisement as to Adoption by Persons, Organizations, etc., Not Licensed by Department of Human Resources.

Section 26-10A-37 - Rules of Procedure and Rules of Evidence.

Section 26-10A-38 - Application to Existing Adoptions.