Alabama § 26-17-601 - Proceeding Authorized.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 26-17-601 — Proceeding Authorized., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 26-17-601. Proceeding Authorized.
(a) A civil proceeding may be maintained to adjudicate the parentage of a child. The proceeding is governed by the Alabama Rules of Civil Procedure or the Alabama Rules of Juvenile Procedure as such applies to the court in which the proceeding is filed.
(b) Stipulations in any agreement that seek to bar a paternity action are not enforceable.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 26-17-601
What does Code of Alabama § 26-17-601 cover?
Section 26-17-601 ("Proceeding Authorized.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Alabama § 26-17-601?
A common citation format is "Code of Alabama § 26-17-601" (Alabama). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Alabama law?
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How does Alabama § 26-17-601 apply to my situation?
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