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2.__Date of first hearing.__The date of the first hearing, in
a proceeding to which the signatory is a party, before a court to
adjudicate an issue relating to the child, including a proceeding
that establishes support.

 
Comment

 
(This is section 307 of the UPA.)

 
This section reflects a decision by NCCUSL to require a
judicial adjudicatory process to rescind a voluntary
acknowledgment of paternity. The federal statute, 42 U.S.C. §
666(a)(5)(c)(D)(ii), does not prescribe the method for the
rescission, see Appendix: Federal IV-D Statute Relating to
Parentage, infra.

 
§1858.__Challenge after expiration of period for rescission

 
1.__Challenge acknowledgment or denial.__After the period for
rescission under section 1857 has expired, a signatory of an
acknowledgment of paternity or denial of parentage may commence a
proceeding to challenge the acknowledgment or denial only:

 
A.__On the basis of fraud, duress or material mistake of
fact; and

 
B.__Within 2 years after the acknowledgment or denial is
filed with the State Registrar of Vital Statistics.

 
2.__Burden of proof.__A party challenging an acknowledgment of
paternity or denial of parentage has the burden of proof.

 
Comment

 
(This is section 308 of the UPA.)

 
The federal statute also includes a provision for a
"challenge" of an acknowledgment of paternity after the period
for rescission of a voluntary acknowledgment of paternity has
elapsed. Such a collateral attack is to be limited to a challenge
based on alleged "fraud, duress, or material mistake of fact,"
and according to 42 U.S.C. § 666(a)(5)(c)(D)(iii), must be made
"in court," see Appendix: Federal IV-D Statute Relating to
Parentage, infra.

 
§1859.__Procedure for rescission or challenge

 
1.__Every signatory party.__Every signatory to an
acknowledgment of paternity and any related denial of parentage


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