Section 26-17-612 - Child as party; representation(a) A minor child is a permissible party, but is not a necessary party to a proceeding under this article.(b) The court shall appoint a guardian ad litem to represent a minor or incapacitated child if the child is a party or the court finds that the interests of the child are not adequately represented.(c) The court shall appoint a guardian ad litem to represent a defendant who is a minor and who is not otherwise represented by counsel.Ala. Code § 26-17-612 (1975)
Act 2008-376, p. 666, §2.