Alabama § 30-3-163 - Change of Principal Residence - Child.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 30-3-163 — Change of Principal Residence - Child., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 30-3-163. Change of Principal Residence - Child.
Except as provided by Section 30-3-167, a person who has the right to establish the principal residence of the child shall provide notice to every other person entitled to custody of or visitation with a child of a proposed change of the child’s principal residence as required by subsection (b) of Section 30-3-165.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 30-3-163
What does Code of Alabama § 30-3-163 cover?
Section 30-3-163 ("Change of Principal Residence - Child.") 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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