Code of Alabama - Title 26: Infants and Incompetents - Section 26-17-605 - Venue

Section 26-17-605 - Venue.

Venue for a proceeding to adjudicate parentage is in the county of this state in which:

(1) the child resides;

(2) the defendant resides;

(3) a proceeding for probate or administration of the presumed or alleged father's estate has been commenced; or

(4) the plaintiff resides, only if the circumstances in subdivisions (1), (2), or (3) do not apply.

(Act 2008-376, p. 666, §2.)

Last modified: May 3, 2021