Limitation in proceeding with acknowledged or adjudicated father.

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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 than the child, who is neither a signatory to the acknowledgment of paternity nor a party to the adjudication and who seeks an adjudication of paternity of the child shall commence a proceeding not later than two (2) years after the effective date of the acknowledgment or adjudication.

C. A proceeding under this section is subject to the application of Section 16 of this act.

Added by Laws 2006, c. 116, § 42, eff. Nov. 1, 2006.


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