Where can I find Alabama's adoption statutes?

Alabama stepparent adoption is governed by Alabama Code Title 26, Chapter 10A. Here are the key statutes:

• Ala. Code § 26-10A-27

https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-26/chapter-10a/article-1/section-26-10a-27/

• Ala. Code § 26-10A-9

https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-26/chapter-10a/article-1/section-26-10a-9/

• Ala. Code § 26-10A-5

https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-26/chapter-10a/article-1/section-26-10a-5/

• Ala. Code § 26-10A-7

https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-26/chapter-10a/article-1/section-26-10a-7/

Key provisions:

• Residency: 6 months (Ala. Code § 26-10A-3(2))
• Abandonment: 12 months (Ala. Code § 26-10A-9)
• Child consent: Age 14+ (Ala. Code § 26-10A-7(a)(5))
• Home study: Waived for stepparents (Ala. Code § 26-10A-27)

You don't need to read these yourself — we know them inside out and prepare all your documents in compliance with Alabama law. But they're here if you want to review them.