Alabama § 26-8-21 - Application for Removal and Notice of Hearing Thereon; Appointment of Guardian Ad Litem.
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§ 26-8-21. Application for Removal and Notice of Hearing Thereon; Appointment of Guardian Ad Litem.
Authority for such removal may be obtained on the application in writing, verified by affidavit, of the guardian, or of the minor or ward by next friend, stating the facts which show that the removal will advance the interests of the minor or ward. If application is made by the minor or ward by next friend, a day must be appointed for the hearing, 10 days’ notice of which must be given the guardian or conservator by the service of process. If application is made by the guardian or conservator, a day, not less than 10 days after the filing of the application, must be appointed for the hearing and a guardian ad litem appointed to represent the minor or ward, who must put in issue the facts stated in the application and require proof thereof.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Code of Alabama § 26-8-21 cover?
Section 26-8-21 ("Application for Removal and Notice of Hearing Thereon; Appointment of Guardian Ad Litem.") 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.
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