Carter v. Beaver

This case presents two issues relating to the distribution of the proceeds of a recovery for the wrongful death of a minor:(1) Is a noncustodial parent entitled to receive one-half of the proceeds from a wrongful death action filed by the custodial parent?(2) Do the provisions of Ala. Code 1975, §§ 6-5-390 and -391, merely govern the procedure for filing an action based on the wrongful death of a minor, or do they also control the distribution of proceeds received from such an action, in light of Ala. Code 1975, § 43-8-42, which governs the distribution of an intestate's estate?

FACTS

On July…