A proceeding to determine parentage may be commenced before the birth of the child, but may not be concluded until after the birth of the child. The following actions may be taken before the birth of the child:
(1) service of process;
(2) discovery; and
(3) except as prohibited by Section 26-17-502, collection of specimens for genetic testing.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 26 - Infants and Incompetents.
Chapter 17 - Alabama Uniform Parentage Act.
Article 6 - Proceeding to Adjudicate Parentage.
Part 1 - Nature of Proceeding.
Section 26-17-601 - Proceeding Authorized.
Section 26-17-602 - Standing to Maintain Proceeding.
Section 26-17-603 - Parties to Proceeding.
Section 26-17-604 - Personal Jurisdiction.
Section 26-17-607 - Action to Disprove Parentage When There Is a Presumed Father.
Section 26-17-608 - Estoppel to Deny Paternity.
Section 26-17-609 - Limitation: Child Having Acknowledged.
Section 26-17-611 - Proceeding Before Birth.
Section 26-17-612 - Child as Party; Representation.
Section 26-17-613 - Right to Counsel; Fees, Expenses, and Costs.