Code of Alabama
Division 1 - Guardians of Minors.
Section 26-2A-76 - Court Appointment of Guardian of Minor; Qualifications; Priority of Minor's Nominee.

The court may appoint as guardian any person whose appointment would be in the best interest of the minor. The court shall appoint a person nominated by the minor, if the minor is 14 or more years of age, unless the court finds the appointment contrary to the best interest of the minor.