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Ala. Code § 26-17-601 (2026)

Proceeding Authorized.

✓ official Alabama Legislature (ALISON) text, current July 2026
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(a) A civil proceeding may be maintained to adjudicate the parentage of a child. The proceeding is governed by the Alabama Rules of Civil Procedure or the Alabama Rules of Juvenile Procedure as such applies to the court in which the proceeding is filed.

(b) Stipulations in any agreement that seek to bar a paternity action are not enforceable.

(Act 2008-376, p. 666, §2.)

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 11 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 2011–2026 · leading case: R.W. v. T.J., 89 So. 3d 744 (Ala. 2012).
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R.W. v. T.J., 89 So. 3d 744 (Ala. 2012). · cites it 3× “Section 26-17-204(b) provides that a presumption of paternity established under § 26-17-204 may be rebutted by an adjudication of paternity under § 26-17-601 et seq., Ala.Code 1975. Section 26-17-204(b) goes on to provide that, in the event two or more presumptions arise, the…”
Kimbrell v. Kimbrell, 180 So. 3d 30 (Ala. Civ. App. 2015). “, § 26-17-601 et seq., Ala. Code 1975], In the event two or more conflicting presumptions arise, that which is founded upon the weightier considerations of public policy and logic, as evidenced by the facts, shall control.”
J.O.J. v. R.M., 205 So. 3d 726 (Ala. Civ. App. 2015). “, § 26-17-601 et seq., Ala. Code 1975]. In the event two or more conflicting presumptions arise, that which is founded upon the weightier considerations of public policy and logic, as evidenced by the facts, shall control.”
D.I. v. I.G., 262 So. 3d 651 (Ala. Civ. App. 2018). · cites it 2× “Actions to establish parentage are governed by Ala. Code 1975, § 26-17-601 to § 26-17-613.”
J.S.M. v. Cleburne Cnty. Dep't of Human Resources, 140 So. 3d 484 (Ala. Civ. App. 2013). “, § 26-17-601 through § 26-17-638].” § 26-17-204(b).”
R.W. v. T.J., 74 So. 3d 447 (Ala. Civ. App. 2011). “” Section 27-17-204(b) provides: “A presumption of paternity established under this section may be rebutted only by an adjudication under Article 6 [§ 26-17-601 through § 26-17-638], In the event two or more conflicting presumptions arise, that which is founded upon the…”
D.I. v. I.G., 262 So. 3d 651 (Ala. Civ. App. 2018). · cites it 2× “Actions to establish parentage are governed by Ala. Code 1975, § 26-17-601 to § 26-17-613.”
Ex Parte TJ, 74 So. 3d 447 (Ala. Civ. App. 2011). “" Section 27-17-204(b) provides: "A presumption of paternity established under this section may be rebutted only by an adjudication under Article 6 [§ 26-17-601 through § 26-17-638]. In the event two or more conflicting presumptions arise, that which is founded upon the…”
Campbell v. J.R.C., 275 So. 3d 135 (Ala. 2018). “See § 26-17-601 et seq., Ala. Code 1975. Section 26-17-602, Ala.”
Campbell v. J.R.C., 275 So. 3d 135 (Ala. 2018). “See § 26-17-601 et seq., Ala. Code 1975. Section 26-17-602, Ala.”
In Re: K.S. v. R.A.K. (Ala. Civ. App. 2026). “On November 7, 2025, the father filed in the Marshall Juvenile Court a verified petition to establish paternity pursuant to § 26-17-601, Ala. Code 1975, part of the Alabama Uniform Parentage Act ("the AUPA"), § 26-17-101 et seq.”
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