§ 15-8.1-303. Denial of parentage.
(a) An individual presumed to be a parent or an alleged genetic parent may sign a denial of parentage only in the limited circumstances set forth in this section.
(b) A denial of parentage shall be valid only if:
(1) An acknowledgment of parentage by another individual has been filed pursuant to this chapter;
(2) The denial is in a record and is witnessed and signed by at least one other individual; and
(3) The presumed or alleged genetic parent executing the denial has not previously:
(i) Acknowledged parentage, unless the previous acknowledgment has been rescinded pursuant to § 15-8.1-307, or successfully challenged the acknowledgment pursuant to § 15-8.1-308; or
(ii) Been adjudicated to be the parent of the child.
History of Section.P.L. 2020, ch. 59, § 2; P.L. 2020, ch. 60, § 2.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 15-8.1 - Uniform Parentage Act
Article 3 - Voluntary Acknowledgment of Parentage
Section 15-8.1-301. - Acknowledgment of parentage.
Section 15-8.1-302. - Acknowledgment of parentage void.
Section 15-8.1-303. - Denial of parentage.
Section 15-8.1-304. - Conditions for acknowledgment or denial of parentage.
Section 15-8.1-305. - Equivalent to adjudication, no ratification required.
Section 15-8.1-306. - Waiver of filing fee.
Section 15-8.1-307. - Timing of rescission.
Section 15-8.1-308. - Challenge to acknowledgment after expiration of period for rescission.
Section 15-8.1-309. - Procedure for rescission or challenge.
Section 15-8.1-310. - Forms for acknowledgment and denial of parentage.