Ala. Code § 26-11 et seq.
Legitimation of Children
26-11-1Legitimation by Marriage of Parents and Recognition of Child by Father.26-11-2Procedure for Legitimation by Written Declaration of Father Generally; Notification of Mother; Filing of Response; Appointment of Guardian Ad Litem; Hearing; Issuance of Order by Court; Certification of Minutes of Court to Office of Vital Statistics.26-11-3Procedure for Change of Name of Child Upon Petition by Father Generally; Notification of Mother and Child; Filing of Response; Appointment of Guardian Ad Litem; Hearing; Issuance of Order by Court; Certification of Minutes of Court to Center for Health Statistics, Etc.