§10-7700-632. Jury prohibited.
The court, without a jury, shall adjudicate paternity of a child. Added by Laws 2006, c. 116, § 51, eff. Nov. 1, 2006.
§10-7700-633. Closure of proceeding – Inspection of records.
A. On request of a party and for good cause shown, the court may close a proceeding under this Article. B. A final order in a proceeding under this Article is available for public inspection. Once a proceeding is closed under this Article, other papers and records are available only with the consent of the […]
§10-7700-634. Order on default.
The court shall issue an order adjudicating the paternity of a man who: 1. After service of process, is in default; and 2. Is found by the court to be the father of a child. Added by Laws 2006, c. 116, § 53, eff. Nov. 1, 2006.
§10-7700-635. Dismissal for want of prosecution.
The court may issue an order dismissing a proceeding commenced under the Uniform Parentage Act for want of prosecution only without prejudice. An order of dismissal for want of prosecution purportedly with prejudice is void and has only the effect of a dismissal without prejudice. Added by Laws 2006, c. 116, § 54, eff. Nov. […]
§10-7700-636. Order adjudicating parentage – Assessment of fees and costs – Change of child’s surname.
A. The court shall issue an order adjudicating whether a man alleged or claiming to be the father is the parent of the child. B. An order adjudicating parentage shall identify the child by name and date of birth. C. Except as otherwise provided in subsection D of this section, the court may assess filing […]
§10-7700-637. Binding effect of determination of parentage.
A. Except as otherwise provided in subsection B of this section, a determination of parentage is binding on: 1. All signatories to an acknowledgment or denial of paternity as provided in Article 3 of the Uniform Parentage Act; and 2. All parties to an adjudication by a court acting under circumstances that satisfy the jurisdictional […]
§10-7700-901. Uniformity of application and construction.
In applying and construing this uniform act, consideration shall be given to the need to promote uniformity of the law with respect to its subject matter among states that enact it. Added by Laws 2006, c. 116, § 57, eff. Nov. 1, 2006.
§10-7700-902. Governance of act.
A proceeding to adjudicate parentage or an acknowledgment of paternity which was commenced or executed before November 1, 2006, is governed by the Uniform Parentage Act. Added by Laws 2006, c. 116, § 58, eff. Nov. 1, 2006.
§10-7800. Custody of a child born out of wedlock.
Except as otherwise provided by law, the mother of a child born out of wedlock has custody of the child until determined otherwise by a court of competent jurisdiction. Added by Laws 2010, c. 358, § 1, emerg. eff. June 7, 2010. Amended by Laws 2011, c. 51, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2011.
§10-7700-624. Temporary order for support.
A. In a proceeding under this Article, 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: 1. A presumed father of the child; 2. Petitioning to have his paternity adjudicated; 3. Identified as the father through genetic testing under […]