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(a) If a child has an acknowledged father, a signatory to the acknowledgment of paternity or denial of paternity may commence a proceeding seeking to rescind the acknowledgement or denial or challenge the paternity of the child only within the time allowed under W.S. 14-2-607 or 14-2-608.
(b) If a child has an acknowledged father or an adjudicated father, an individual, other than the child, who is neither a signatory to the acknowledgment of paternity nor a party to the adjudication and who seeks an adjudication of paternity of the child shall commence a proceeding not later than two (2) years after the effective date of the acknowledgment or adjudication.
(c) A proceeding under this section is subject to the application of the principles of estoppel established under W.S. 14-2-808.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Wyoming Statutes Title 14. Children § 14-2-809. Limitation; child having acknowledged or adjudicated father - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/wy/title-14-children/wy-st-sect-14-2-809/
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