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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
A person may establish parentage by any of the following:
(1) Birth. Giving birth to the child, except as otherwise provided in chapter 8 of this title.
(2) Adoption. Adoption of the child pursuant to Title 15A.
(3) Acknowledgment. An effective voluntary acknowledgment of parentage under chapter 3 of this title.
(4) Adjudication. An adjudication based on an admission of parentage under section 112 of this title.
(5) Presumption. An unrebutted presumption of parentage under chapter 4 of this title.
(6) De facto parentage. An adjudication of de facto parentage under chapter 5 of this title.
(7) Genetic parentage. An adjudication of genetic parentage under chapter 6 of this title.
(8) Assisted reproduction. Consent to assisted reproduction under chapter 7 of this title.
(9) Gestational carrier agreement. Consent to a gestational carrier agreement by the intended parent or parents under chapter 8 of this title.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Vermont Statutes Title 15 C. Parentage Proceedings, § 201. Recognized parents - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/vt/title-15-c-parentage-proceedings/vt-st-tit-15c-sect-201/
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