Alabama Code > Title 38 > Chapter 12 – Kinship Foster Care Program
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| Article 1 | General Provisions | 38-12-1 – 38-12-5 |
| Article 2 | Alabama Kinship Guardian Subsidy Act | 38-12-30 – 38-12-41 |
Terms Used In Alabama Code > Title 38 > Chapter 12 - Kinship Foster Care Program
- Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
- Attachment: A procedure by which a person's property is seized to pay judgments levied by the court.
- Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
- Garnishment: Generally, garnishment is a court proceeding in which a creditor asks a court to order a third party who owes money to the debtor or otherwise holds assets belonging to the debtor to turn over to the creditor any of the debtor
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
- Quorum: The number of legislators that must be present to do business.