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Rhode Island General Laws Title 15. Domestic Relations § 15-8.1-303. Denial of parentage

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

(a) An individual presumed to be a parent or an alleged genetic parent may sign a denial of parentage only in the limited circumstances set forth in this section.

(b) A denial of parentage shall be valid only if:

(1) An acknowledgment of parentage by another individual has been filed pursuant to this chapter;

(2) The denial is in a record and is witnessed and signed by at least one other individual; and

(3) The presumed or alleged genetic parent executing the denial has not previously:

(i) Acknowledged parentage, unless the previous acknowledgment has been rescinded pursuant to § 15-8.1-307, or successfully challenged the acknowledgment pursuant to § 15-8.1-308; or

(ii) Been adjudicated to be the parent of the child.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Rhode Island General Laws Title 15. Domestic Relations § 15-8.1-303. Denial of parentage - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ri/title-15-domestic-relations/ri-gen-laws-sect-15-8-1-303/

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