Scope of act – Choice of law – Jurisdiction of district and administrative courts.

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A. The Uniform Parentage Act applies to determination of parentage in this state.

B. The court shall apply the law of this state to adjudicate the parent-child relationship. The applicable law does not depend on:

1. The place of birth of the child; or

2. The past or present residence of the child.

C. The Uniform Parentage Act does not create, enlarge, or diminish parental rights or duties under other laws of this state.

D. The district or administrative courts are authorized to adjudicate parentage under the Uniform Parentage Act.

Added by Laws 2006, c. 116, § 4, eff. Nov. 1, 2006.


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