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North Dakota Century Code Title 14. Domestic Relations and Persons § 14-20-51. Temporary order

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

1. In a proceeding under sections 14-20-36 through 14-20-58, the court shall issue a temporary order for support of a child if the order is appropriate and the individual ordered to pay support is:

a. A presumed father of the child;

b. Petitioning to have his paternity adjudicated;

c. Identified as the father through genetic testing under section 14-20-29;

d. An alleged father who has declined to submit to genetic testing;

e. Shown by clear and convincing evidence to be the father of the child; or

f. The mother of the child.

2. A temporary order may include provisions for custody and visitation as provided by other law of this state.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - North Dakota Century Code Title 14. Domestic Relations and Persons § 14-20-51. Temporary order - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nd/title-14-domestic-relations-and-persons/nd-cent-code-sect-14-20-51/

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