Alabama § 26-17-305 - Effect of Acknowledgment of Paternity.
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§ 26-17-305. Effect of Acknowledgment of Paternity.
(a) Except as otherwise provided in Sections 26-17-307 and 26-17-308, a valid acknowledgment of paternity filed with the Alabama Office of Vital Statistics shall be considered a legal finding of paternity of a child and confers upon the acknowledged father all of the rights and duties of a parent.
(b) An acknowledgment of paternity shall be a legally sufficient basis for establishing an obligation for child support and for the expenses of the mother’s pregnancy and confinement.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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