Full question:
I play as the wide receiver for the Jacksonville State Gamecocks team. A scout from the Alabama Crimson Tide approached my agent and I am set to be taken into the team for the next season. I will be turning 19 in about 7 months from now. After the news was published in the local newspaper, my father who had abandoned my mother and me three years ago has come back to dictate terms claiming that he has legal right over me and over what I earn since I am his son. I want him gone. What can I do in this situation?
- Category: Minors
- Subcategory: Emancipation of Minor
- Date:
- State: Alabama
Answer:
In Alabama, a child who has not reached the age of majority (19 years) is typically under the legal custody of a parent or guardian. However, the law allows for emancipation under certain circumstances, which can benefit the minor. If a minor is abandoned by a parent for over a year, they may seek emancipation through the court, which can relieve them of the legal disabilities associated with being a minor if the court believes it is in the minor's best interest (Ala. Code § 26-13-1).
Since your father abandoned you, you may have grounds to pursue emancipation. It would be advisable to consult with a legal professional who can guide you through the process and help protect your rights.
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