Denial of paternity - Validity.

  1. Law
  2. Oklahoma Statutes
  3. Children
  4. Denial of paternity - Validity.

Checkout our iOS App for a better way to browser and research.

A presumed father may sign a denial of his paternity. The denial is valid only if:

1. An acknowledgment of paternity signed, or otherwise authenticated, by another man is filed pursuant to Section 20 of this act;

2. The denial is in a record, and is signed, or otherwise authenticated, under penalty of perjury;

3. The presumed father has not previously:

  • a.acknowledged his paternity, unless the previous acknowledgment has been rescinded pursuant to Section 15 of this act or successfully challenged pursuant to Section 16 of this act, or
  • b.been adjudicated to be the father of the child; and

4. The denial is signed not later than two (2) years after the birth of the child.

Added by Laws 2006, c. 116, § 11, eff. Nov. 1, 2006.


Download our app to see the most-to-date content.