California § 7580 - Notwithstanding subdivision (c) of Section 7573, a voluntary declaration of paren

Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 7580 — Notwithstanding subdivision (c) of Section 7573, a voluntary declaration of paren, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 7580. Notwithstanding subdivision (c) of Section 7573, a voluntary declaration of paren

(a) Notwithstanding subdivision (c) of Section 7573, a voluntary declaration of parentage that is signed by a minor parent does not establish parentage until 60 days after both signatories have reached 18 years of age or are emancipated, whichever first occurs. (b) A person who signs a voluntary declaration of parentage as a minor may rescind the voluntary declaration of parentage at any time up to 60 days after the signatory reaches 18 years of age or becomes emancipated, whichever first occurs. (c) A voluntary declaration of parentage signed by a minor creates a rebuttable presumption for or against parentage until the date that it establishes parentage as specified in subdivision (a). (d) A voluntary declaration of parentage signed by a minor shall be admissible as evidence in a civil action to establish parentage of the minor named in the voluntary declaration. (e) A voluntary declaration of parentage that is signed by a minor shall not be admissible as evidence in a criminal prosecution for violation of Section 261.5 of the Penal Code.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 7580 cover?

Section 7580 ("Notwithstanding subdivision (c) of Section 7573, a voluntary declaration of paren") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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