Alabama HB63 allows de facto parents to petition for adoption with custodial parent consent.

Alabama HB63, known as Kylie's Law, creates a mechanism for a court to allow an individual claiming to be a de facto parent to petition to adopt a minor as if they were a stepparent. The bill requires the custodial parent to voluntarily agree to the adoption. To qualify as a de facto parent, the individual must demonstrate clear and convincing evidence of consistent caretaking, holding out the child as their own, establishing a parental relationship, and other factors. The court may allow a deviation in investigation requirements for good cause shown.

Alabama HB63 allows de facto parents to petition for adoption with custodial parent consent.

Alabama HB63, known as Kylie's Law, creates a mechanism for a court to allow an individual claiming to be a de facto parent to petition to adopt a minor as if they were a stepparent. The bill requires the custodial parent to voluntarily agree to the adoption. To qualify as a de facto parent, the individual must demonstrate clear and convincing evidence of consistent caretaking, holding out the child as their own, establishing a parental relationship, and other factors. The court may allow a deviation in investigation requirements for good cause shown.