California · Family Code

FAM §5700.315: A party whose parentage of a child has been previously determined by or pursuant to law may not plead nonparentage as a defense to a proceeding under this part.

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A person whose parentage of a child was previously legally established cannot claim nonparentage as a defense in proceedings under this part.

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A party whose parentage of a child has been previously determined by or pursuant to law may not plead nonparentage as a defense to a proceeding under this part.

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