(a) In all proceedings under this chapter, any party may be represented by counsel.
(b) Nothing contained in this chapter shall be construed so as to guarantee court-appointed counsel at the state's expense to any party who is not otherwise entitled to court-appointed counsel under statutory or case law. Appointment of counsel for a minor defendant or party who is entitled to counsel and the compensation of such appointed counsel shall be governed by other applicable law.
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.