North Dakota § 14-15-15 Appeal and validation of adoption decree

North Dakota Statutes

§ 14-15-15 — Appeal and validation of adoption decree

North Dakota § 14-15-15

Title 14Domestic Relations and Persons

Ch. 14-15Revised Uniform Adoption Act

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N.D. Cent. Code § 14-15-15 (2026).

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1.An appeal from any final order or decree rendered under this chapter may be taken in the manner and time provided for appeal from a judgment in a civil action.

2.Subject to the disposition of an appeal, upon the expiration of one year after an adoption decree is issued the decree cannot be questioned by any individual, including the petitioner, in any manner upon any ground, including fraud, misrepresentation, failure to give any required notice, or lack of jurisdiction of the parties or of the subject matter, unless, in the case of the adoption of a minor the petitioner has not taken custody of the minor.

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1. An appeal from any final order or decree rendered under this chapter may be taken in
the manner and time provided for appeal from a judgment in a civil action.

2. Subject to the disposition of an appeal, upon the expiration of one year after an
adoption decree is issued the decree cannot be questioned by any individual, including
the petitioner, in any manner upon any ground, including fraud, misrepresentation,
failure to give any required notice, or lack of jurisdiction of the parties or of the subject
matter, unless, in the case of the adoption of a minor the petitioner has not taken
custody of the minor.