(a) A court of this state, by written order, may treat a foreign country as if it were a state of the United States for the purpose of applying this article and Articles 2, 3, and 5.
(b) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (c), a guardianship or conservatorship determination made in a foreign country under factual circumstances in substantial conformity with the jurisdictional standards of this chapter shall be recognized and enforced under Article 3.
(c) A court of this state need not apply this chapter if the guardianship or conservatorship law of a foreign country violates fundamental principles of human rights.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 26 - Infants and Incompetents.
Chapter 2B - Alabama Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act.
Article 1 - General Provisions.
Section 26-2B-101 - Short Title.
Section 26-2B-102 - Definitions.
Section 26-2B-103 - International Application of Act.
Section 26-2B-104 - Communication Between Courts.