The court shall have the power to assess the cost of a hearing held pursuant to the terms of this division, including the fee of the guardian ad litem, to the plaintiffs; provided, that should some of the defendants file counterclaims or should certain persons intervene, the cost shall be assessed by the court as justice may require.
Alabama Legal Code
Section 6-6-571 - Assessment of Costs
Source: https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/code-of-alabama?section=6-6-571· Version 2026