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19-A §1881. Presumption of parentage

§1881. Presumption of parentage 1.  Marital presumption established.  A person is presumed to be the parent of a child if:   A. The person and the woman giving birth to the child are married to each other and the child is born during the marriage;   [PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL […]

19-A §1882. Challenge to presumption of parentage

§1882. Challenge to presumption of parentage 1.  Two-year limitation.  Except as provided in subsection 2, a proceeding to challenge the parentage of an individual whose parentage is presumed under section 1881 must be commenced not later than 2 years after the birth of the child; otherwise the presumption cannot be rebutted. If such a proceeding […]

19-A §1883. Multiple presumptions

§1883. Multiple presumptions If 2 or more conflicting presumptions arise under this subchapter, the court shall adjudicate parentage and determine parental rights and responsibilities in accordance with section 1653.   [PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 […]