§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. […]
§10-7700-606. No limitation for parentage proceeding with no presumed, acknowledged, or adjudicated father.
A proceeding to adjudicate the parentage of a child having no presumed, acknowledged, or adjudicated father may be commenced at any time, even after: 1. The child becomes an adult, but only if the child initiates the proceeding; or 2. An earlier proceeding to adjudicate paternity has been dismissed based on the application of a […]
§10-7700-607. Two-year limitation in proceedings with presumed father – Exception.
A. Except as otherwise provided in subsection B of this section, a proceeding brought by a presumed father, the mother, or another individual to adjudicate the parentage of a child having a presumed father shall be commenced not later than two (2) years after the birth of the child. B. A proceeding seeking to disprove […]
§10-7700-608. Motion for genetic testing.
A. In a proceeding to adjudicate the parentage of a child having a presumed father or to challenge the paternity of a child having an acknowledged father, the court shall deny a motion seeking an order for genetic testing of the mother, the child, and the presumed or acknowledged father if the court determines that: […]
§10-7700-609. Limitation in proceeding with acknowledged or adjudicated father.
A. If a child has an acknowledged father, a signatory to the acknowledgment of paternity may commence a proceeding seeking to challenge the paternity of the child only within the time allowed under Section 15 or 16 of this act. B. If a child has an acknowledged father or an adjudicated father, an individual, other […]
§10-7700-610. Joinder of proceedings.
A. Except as otherwise provided in subsection B of this section, a proceeding to adjudicate parentage may be joined with a proceeding for adoption, termination of parental rights, child custody or visitation, child support, dissolution of marriage, annulment, legal separation, probate or administration of an estate, or other appropriate proceeding. B. A respondent may not […]
§10-7700-611. Proceeding before birth of child.
A proceeding to determine parentage may be commenced before the birth of the child, but may not be concluded until after the birth of the child. The following actions may be taken before the birth of the child: 1. Service of process; 2. Discovery; and 3. Except as prohibited by Section 24 of this act, […]
§10-7700-507. Advance payment for additional testing.
If the previous genetic testing identified a man as the father of the child under Section 27 of this act, the court or the Department of Human Services may not order additional testing unless the party challenging the test provides advance payment for the testing. Added by Laws 2006, c. 116, § 29, eff. Nov. […]
§10-7700-612. Child as party to proceeding – Guardian ad litem.
A. A minor child is a permissible party, but is not a necessary party to a proceeding under this Article. B. The court shall appoint a guardian ad litem to represent a minor or incapacitated child if the child is a party or the court finds that the interests of the child are not adequately […]
§10-7700-508. Specimen from potential father unavailable – Additional sources of specimens for testing.
A. Subject to subsection B of this section, if a genetic-testing specimen is not available from a man who may be the father of a child, for good cause and under circumstances the court considers to be just, the court may order the following individuals to submit specimens for genetic testing: 1. The parents of […]