Alabama § 35-6-83 - Guardian Ad Litem.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 35-6-83 — Guardian Ad Litem., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 35-6-83. Guardian Ad Litem.
The court must appoint a guardian ad litem to represent the interest of such ward upon such hearing, as provided by law for the appointment of guardians ad litem in such court. The person so appointed such guardian ad litem must deny in writing the allegations of such report and resist the confirmation of such sale, and, if necessary, must, with the approval of the court, employ counsel to defend the interest of the person he so represents. He is entitled to reasonable compensation, and an allowance for reasonable fees of such counsel as he may so employ, to be fixed by the court and taxed and collected as costs in the action.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 35-6-83
What does Code of Alabama § 35-6-83 cover?
Section 35-6-83 ("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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