Section 14-2-903 – Paternity of Child of Assisted Reproduction.
14-2-903. Paternity of child of assisted reproduction. A man who provides sperm for, or consents to, assisted reproduction by a woman as provided in W.S. 14-2-904, with the intent to be the parent of her child, is the parent of the resulting child.
Section 14-2-904 – Consent to Assisted Reproduction.
14-2-904. Consent to assisted reproduction. (a) Consent by a woman and a man who intends to be the parent of a child born to the woman by assisted reproduction shall be in a record signed by the woman and the man. This requirement shall not apply to a donor. (b) Failure to sign a consent […]
Section 14-2-905 – Limitation on Husband’s Dispute of Paternity.
14-2-905. Limitation on husband’s dispute of paternity. (a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of this section, the husband of a wife who gives birth to a child by means of assisted reproduction may not challenge his paternity of the child unless: (i) Within two (2) years after learning of the birth of the […]
Section 14-2-821 – Dismissal for Want of Prosecution.
14-2-821. Dismissal for want of prosecution. The court may issue an order dismissing a proceeding commenced under this 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.
Section 14-2-822 – Order Adjudicating Parentage.
14-2-822. Order adjudicating parentage. (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 […]
Section 14-2-823 – Binding Effect of Determination of Parentage.
14-2-823. Binding effect of determination of parentage. (a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of this section, a determination of parentage is binding on: (i) All signatories to an acknowledgement or denial of paternity as provided in article 5 of this act; and (ii) All parties to an adjudication by a court acting under […]
Section 14-2-819 – Hearings; Inspection of Records.
14-2-819. Hearings; inspection of records. Notwithstanding any other law concerning public hearings and records, any hearing or trial held under this act shall be held in closed court without admittance of any person other than those necessary to the action or proceeding. All papers and records other than the final judgment pertaining to the action […]
Section 14-2-820 – Order on Default.
14-2-820. Order on default. (a) The court shall issue an order adjudicating the paternity of a man who: (i) After service of process, is in default; and (ii) Is found by the court to be the father of a child.
Section 14-2-814 – Consequences of Declining Genetic Testing.
14-2-814. Consequences of declining genetic testing. (a) A person who declines to comply with an order for genetic testing is guilty of contempt of court. (b) If an individual whose paternity is being determined declines to submit to genetic testing ordered by the court, the court for that reason may adjudicate parentage contrary to the […]
Section 14-2-815 – Admission of Paternity Authorized.
14-2-815. Admission of paternity authorized. (a) A respondent in a proceeding to adjudicate parentage may admit to the paternity of a child by filing a pleading to that effect or by admitting paternity under penalty of perjury when making an appearance or during a hearing. (b) If the court finds that the admission of paternity […]