A person may become a guardian of a minor by parental appointment or upon appointment by the court. The guardianship status continues until terminated, without regard to the location from time to time of the guardian or minor ward.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 26 - Infants and Incompetents.
Chapter 2A - Alabama Uniform Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Act.
Article 2 - Protection of Persons Under Disability and Their Property.
Division 1 - Guardians of Minors.
Section 26-2A-70 - Appointment and Status of Guardian of Minor.
Section 26-2A-71 - Parental Appointment of Guardian for Minor.
Section 26-2A-72 - Objection by Minor of 14 or Older to Parental Appointment.
Section 26-2A-73 - Court Appointment of Guardian of Minor; Conditions for Appointment.
Section 26-2A-75 - Procedure for Court-Appointment of Guardian of Minor.
Section 26-2A-77 - Consent to Service by Acceptance of Appointment; Notice.
Section 26-2A-78 - Powers and Duties of Guardian of Minor.
Section 26-2A-79 - Termination of Appointment of Guardian; General.
Section 26-2A-80 - Proceedings Subsequent to Appointment; Venue.
Section 26-2A-81 - Resignation, Removal, and Other Post-Appointment Proceedings.