Section 26-2A-76
Court appointment of guardian of minor; qualifications; priority of minor's nominee.
The court may appoint as guardian any person whose appointment would be in the best interest of the minor. The court shall appoint a person nominated by the minor, if the minor is 14 or more years of age, unless the court finds the appointment contrary to the best interest of the minor.
(Acts 1987, No. 87-590, p. 975, §2-107.)