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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
The following persons may sign an acknowledgment of parentage to establish parentage of a child:
1. Woman who gave birth. A woman who gave birth to the child and who is not a gestational carrier;
2. Alleged genetic parent. A person who is the alleged genetic parent of the child and who is not a donor;
3. Presumed parent. A presumed parent of the child pursuant to subchapter 4, except that a presumed parent pursuant to section 1881, subsection 3 must meet the requirements of that subsection and may not submit an acknowledgment of parentage for at least 2 years from the time the child was born or adopted; and
4. Intended parent. An intended parent of the child pursuant to subchapter 7.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Maine Revised Statutes Title 19-A. Domestic Relations § 1861. Acknowledgment of parentage - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/me/title-19-a-domestic-relations/me-rev-st-tit-19-a-sect-1861/
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