Code of Alabama
Chapter 11 - Legitimation of Children.
Section 26-11-1 - Legitimation by Marriage of Parents and Recognition of Child by Father.

The marriage of the mother and reputed father of a bastard child renders it legitimate if the child is recognized by the father as his child.

Structure Code of Alabama

Code of Alabama

Title 26 - Infants and Incompetents.

Chapter 11 - Legitimation of Children.

Section 26-11-1 - Legitimation by Marriage of Parents and Recognition of Child by Father.

Section 26-11-2 - Procedure for Legitimation by Written Declaration of Father Generally; Notification of Mother; Filing of Response; Appointment of Guardian Ad Litem; Hearing; Issuance of Order by Court; Certification of Minutes of Court to Office of...

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...