North Dakota § 14-20-44 - (609) Limitation - Child having acknowledged or adjudicated father

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§ 14-20-44. (609) Limitation - Child having acknowledged or adjudicated father

1. If a child has an acknowledged father, a signatory to the acknowledgment of paternity or denial of paternity may commence a proceeding seeking to rescind the acknowledgment or denial or challenge the paternity of the child only within the time allowed under section 14-20-17 or 14-20-18. 2. 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 a paternity nor a party to the adjudication and who seeks an adjudication of paternity of the child must commence a proceeding not later than two years after the effective date of the acknowledgment or adjudication. 3. A proceeding under this section is subject to the application of the principles of estoppel established in section 14-20-43.

Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 14-20-44

What does North Dakota Century Code § 14-20-44 cover?

Section 14-20-44 ("(609) Limitation - Child having acknowledged or adjudicated father") is part of the North Dakota Century Code, the codified statutory law of North Dakota. 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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