Code of Alabama
Ala. Code § 26-17-613 (2026)
Right to Counsel; Fees, Expenses, and Costs.
✓ official Alabama Legislature (ALISON) text, current July 2026
(a) In all proceedings under this chapter, any party may be represented by counsel.
(b) Nothing contained in this chapter shall be construed so as to guarantee court-appointed counsel at the state’s expense to any party who is not otherwise entitled to court-appointed counsel under statutory or case law. Appointment of counsel for a minor defendant or party who is entitled to counsel and the compensation of such appointed counsel shall be governed by other applicable law.
(Act 2008-376, p. 666, §2.)
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 3
cases, 2018–2018 · leading case: D.I. v. I.G., 262 So. 3d 651 (Ala. Civ. App. 2018).
D.I. v. I.G., 262 So. 3d 651 (Ala. Civ. App. 2018). “Code 1975, § 26-17-601 to § 26-17-613. According to by Ala. Code 1975, § 26-17-602(3), an action "to adjudicate parentage may be maintained by .”
C.L.L.M. v. A.D.L., 256 So. 3d 1192 (Ala. Civ. App. 2018). “…Thomas, and Moore, JJ., concur. We note that any party to these proceedings is entitled to be represented by counsel. § 26-17-613(a), Ala. Code 1975.”
D.I. v. I.G., 262 So. 3d 651 (Ala. Civ. App. 2018). “Code 1975, § 26-17-601 to § 26-17-613. According to by Ala. Code 1975, § 26-17-602(3), an action "to adjudicate parentage may be maintained by .”
— Ala. Code § 26-17-613(a) — 1 case
C.L.L.M. v. A.D.L., 256 So. 3d 1192 (Ala. Civ. App. 2018). “…Thomas, and Moore, JJ., concur. We note that any party to these proceedings is entitled to be represented by counsel. § 26-17-613(a), Ala. Code 1975.”
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