Upon granting a divorce, the court may give the custody and education of the children of the marriage to either father or mother, as may seem right and proper, having regard to the moral character and prudence of the parents and the age and sex of the children; and pending the action, may make such orders in respect to the custody of the children as their safety and well-being may require. But in cases of abandonment of the husband by the wife, he shall have the custody of the children after they are seven years of age, if he is a suitable person to have such charge.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 30 - Marital and Domestic Relations.
Chapter 3 - Child Custody and Support.
Article 1 - General Provisions.
Section 30-3-2 - Custody and Education of Children Upon Voluntary Separation of Husband and Wife.
Section 30-3-4 - Visitation Rights for Grandparents.
Section 30-3-4.1 - Grandparent Visitation.
Section 30-3-4.2 - Grandparent Visitation.
Section 30-3-6.1 - Rebate of Interest on Delinquent Child Support Payments.
Section 30-3-8 - Publication of Delinquent Obligor Lists.
Section 30-3-9 - Effect of Military Deployment of Parent on Child Custody Determinations.
Section 30-3-10 - Equal Opportunity for Blind Individuals; Supportive Parenting Services.