Indiana Statutes

§ 31-14-2-1 — Exclusive methods of establishing paternity

Indiana § 31-14-2-1
JurisdictionIndiana
Art. 14FAMILY LAW: ESTABLISHMENT OF
Ch. 2Methods of Establishing Paternity

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A man's paternity may only be established:

(1)in an action under this article; or
(2)by executing a paternity affidavit in accordance with IC 16-37-2-2.1. [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-6.1-9(b) part.]

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Legislative History

As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.6.

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