§ 14-20-58 — (637) Binding effect of determination of parentage

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, a determination of parentage is binding
on:
a. All signatories to an acknowledgment or denial of paternity as provided in
sections 14-20-11 through 14-20-24; and
b. All parties to an adjudication by a court acting under circumstances that satisfy
the jurisdictional requirements of section 14-12.2-04.
2. A child is not bound by a determination of parentage under this chapter unless:
a. The determination was based on an unrestricted acknowledgment of paternity
and the acknowledgment is consistent with the results of genetic testing;
b. The adjudication of parentage was based on a finding consistent with the results
of genetic testing and the consistency is declared in the determination or is
otherwise shown; or
c. The child was a party or was represented in the proceeding determining
parentage by a guardian ad litem.
3. In a proceeding to dissolve a marriage, the court is deemed to have made an
adjudication of the parentage of a child if the court acts under circumstances that
satisfy the jurisdictional requirements of section 14-12.2-04, and the final order:
a. Expressly identifies a child as a "child of the marriage", "issue of the marriage", or
similar words indicating that the husband is the father of the child; or
b. Provides for support of the child, custody of the child, or visitation with the child
by the husband unless paternity is specifically disclaimed in the order.
4. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, a determination of parentage may be a
defense in a subsequent proceeding seeking to adjudicate parentage by an individual
who was not a party to the earlier proceeding.
5. A party to an adjudication of paternity may challenge the adjudication only under law of
this state relating to appeal, vacation of judgments, or other judicial review.