No other evidence shall be required to prove marriage of such husband and wife or that such person is the lawful father or mother of such child or children, than is or shall be required to prove such facts in a civil action. In all prosecutions under this article, any existing provisions of the law prohibiting the disclosure of confidential communication between husband and wife shall not apply, and both husband and wife shall be competent and compellable witnesses to testify to any and all relevant matters, including the fact of such marriage and the parentage of such child or children. Proof that a person has left his wife, child or children in destitute or necessitous circumstances, or has not contributed reasonably to their support for a period of 10 days after his departure, shall constitute prima facie evidence of willful intention to abandon or desert his said family.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 30 - Marital and Domestic Relations.
Article 3 - Criminal Desertion and Nonsupport Proceedings.
Section 30-4-50 - Definitions.
Section 30-4-52 - Probation for Defendants Released Prior to Completion of Sentence.
Section 30-4-53 - Institution of Desertion, Nonsupport, etc., Proceedings - Wife, Child, Etc.
Section 30-4-55 - Jurisdiction of Proceedings; Procedure Generally.
Section 30-4-60 - Suspension of Sentence After Portion Served.
Section 30-4-61 - Appeal of Conviction.
Section 30-4-63 - Proceedings Upon Violation of Terms of Support Order or Probation Bond.
Section 30-4-64 - Probation Officers - Appointment; Duties Generally; Service of Process, Etc.