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RI Gen L § 15-8.1-111 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 15 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 15-8.1 - Uniform Parentage Act [Effective January 1, 2021]|Section 15-8.1-111 - Admission of parentage authorized. [Effective January 1, 2021.]

§ 15-8.1-111. Admission of parentage authorized.(a) A respondent in a proceeding to adjudicate parentage may admit parentage of a child when making an appearance or during a hearing in a proceeding involving the child or by filing a pleading to such effect. An admission of parentage pursuant to this section is different from an acknowledgment of parentage, as provided in article 3 of this chapter.(b) If the court finds an admission to be consistent with the provisions of this chapter and rejects any objection filed by another party, the court may issue an order adjudicating the child to be the child of the individual admitting parentage.History of Section.P.L. 2020, ch. 59, § 2; P.L. 2020, ch. 60, § 2.
RI Gen L § 15-8.1-112 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 15 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 15-8.1 - Uniform Parentage Act [Effective January 1, 2021]|Section 15-8.1-112 - Order on default. [Effective January 1, 2021.]

§ 15-8.1-112. Order on default.The court may issue an order adjudicating the parentage of an individual who is in default, provided that:(1) The individual was served with notice of the proceeding; and(2) The individual is found by the court to be the parent of the child based on a preponderance of the evidence.History of Section.P.L. 2020, ch. 59, § 2; P.L. 2020, ch. 60, § 2.
RI Gen L § 15-8.1-113 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 15 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 15-8.1 - Uniform Parentage Act [Effective January 1, 2021]|Section 15-8.1-113 - Order adjudicating parentage. [Effective January 1, 2021.]

§ 15-8.1-113. Order adjudicating parentage.(a) In a proceeding under this chapter, the court shall issue a final order adjudicating whether a person alleged or claiming to be a parent is the parent of a child.(b) A final order under subsection (a) of this section, shall identify the child by name and date of birth.(c) On request of a party and for good cause shown, the court may order that the name of the child be changed.(d) If the final order under subsection (a) of this section, is at variance with the child's birth certificate, the department of health, division of vital statistics, shall issue an amended birth certificate.History of Section.P.L. 2020, ch. 59, § 2; P.L. 2020, ch. 60, § 2.
RI Gen L § 15-8.1-114 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 15 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 15-8.1 - Uniform Parentage Act [Effective January 1, 2021]|Section 15-8.1-114 - Binding effect of determination of parentage. [Effective January 1, 2021.]

§ 15-8.1-114. Binding effect of determination of parentage.(a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of this section, a determination of parentage shall be binding on:(1) All signatories to an acknowledgment form of parentage or denial of parentage, as provided in article 3 of this chapter; and(2) All parties to an adjudication by a court acting under circumstances that satisfy the jurisdictional requirements of § 15-8.1-107.(b) In a proceeding to dissolve a marriage, the court is deemed to have made an adjudication of the parentage of a child if:(1) The court acts under circumstances that satisfy the jurisdictional requirements of § 15-8.1-107; and(2) The final order:(i) Expressly identified a child as a "child of the marriage" or "issue of the marriage" or by similar words indicates that the parties are the parents of the child; or(ii) Provides for support of the child by the parent or parents.(c) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, a determination of parentage shall be a defense in a subsequent proceeding seeking to adjudicate parentage by a person who was not a party to the earlier proceeding.(d) Appeal of adjudication.(1) A party to an adjudication of parentage or a party who received notice under § 15-8.1-106, may challenge the adjudication only by appeal or in a manner otherwise consistent with the rules governing a collateral attack on a judgment.(2) An individual who has standing under § 15-8.1-105, but who did not receive notice of the adjudication of parentage under § 15-8.1-106, and was not a party to the adjudication, may challenge the adjudication within two (2) years after the effective date of the adjudication. The court, in its discretion, shall permit the proceeding only if it finds that it is in the best interests of the child. If the court permits the proceeding, the court shall adjudicate parentage under § 15-8.1-206.(e) An appeal of an acknowledgment by a nonsignatory shall be provided in article 3 of this chapter.(f) A child shall not be bound by a determination of parentage under this chapter unless:(1) The determination was based on an unrescinded acknowledgment of parentage and the acknowledgment is consistent with the results of genetic testing;(2) The determination was based on a finding consistent with the results of genetic testing;(3) The determination of parentage was made under article 7 or 8 of this chapter; or(4) The child was a party or was represented by an attorney, guardian ad litem, or similar individual in the proceeding in which the child's parentage was adjudicated.History of Section.P.L. 2020, ch. 59, § 2; P.L. 2020, ch. 60, § 2.
RI Gen L § 15-8.1-115 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 15 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 15-8.1 - Uniform Parentage Act [Effective January 1, 2021]|Section 15-8.1-115 - Full faith and credit. [Effective January 1, 2021.]

§ 15-8.1-115. Full faith and credit.This state shall give full faith and credit to a determination of parentage and to an acknowledgment of parentage from another state if the determination or acknowledgment is valid and effective in accordance with the law of the other state.History of Section.P.L. 2020, ch. 59, § 2; P.L. 2020, ch. 60, § 2.
RI Gen L § 15-8.1-201 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 15 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 15-8.1 - Uniform Parentage Act [Effective January 1, 2021]|Section 15-8.1-201 - Recognized parents. [Effective January 1, 2021.]

§ 15-8.1-201. Recognized parents.A person may establish parentage by any of the following:(1) Giving birth to the child, except as otherwise provided in article 8 of this chapter;(2) Adoption of the child pursuant to chapter 7 of title 15;(3) An effective voluntary acknowledgment of parentage under article 3 of this chapter;(4) An adjudication of parentage under this chapter, including adjudications based on an admission of parentage under § 15-8.1-111;(5) A presumption of parentage under article 4 of this chapter, unless the presumption is overcome in a judicial proceeding or a valid denial of parentage is made under article 3 of this chapter;(6) An adjudication of de facto parentage under article 5 of this chapter;(7) An adjudication that an alleged genetic parent is a parent under article 6 of this chapter;(8) Consent to assisted reproduction under article 7 of this chapter; or(9) Establishment of parentage under article 8 of this chapter.History of Section.P.L. 2020, ch. 59, § 2; P.L. 2020, ch. 60, § 2.
RI Gen L § 15-8.1-202 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 15 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 15-8.1 - Uniform Parentage Act [Effective January 1, 2021]|Section 15-8.1-202 - Nondiscrimination. [Effective January 1, 2021.]

§ 15-8.1-202. Nondiscrimination.Every child has the same rights under law as any other child without regard to the marital status or gender of the parents or the circumstances of the birth of the child.History of Section.P.L. 2020, ch. 59, § 2; P.L. 2020, ch. 60, § 2.
RI Gen L § 15-8.1-203 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 15 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 15-8.1 - Uniform Parentage Act [Effective January 1, 2021]|Section 15-8.1-203 - Consequences of establishment of parentage. [Effective January 1, 2021.]

§ 15-8.1-203. Consequences of establishment of parentage.Unless parentage has been terminated by a court order or an exception has been stated explicitly in this chapter, parentage established under this chapter applies for all purposes, including the rights and duties of parentage under the law.History of Section.P.L. 2020, ch. 59, § 2; P.L. 2020, ch. 60, § 2.
RI Gen L § 15-8.1-204 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 15 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 15-8.1 - Uniform Parentage Act [Effective January 1, 2021]|Section 15-8.1-204 - Determination of maternity and paternity. [Effective January 1, 2021.]

§ 15-8.1-204. Determination of maternity and paternity.Provisions of this chapter relating to determination of paternity may apply to determination of maternity as needed to determine parentage consistent with this chapter.History of Section.P.L. 2020, ch. 59, § 2; P.L. 2020, ch. 60, § 2.
RI Gen L § 15-8.1-205 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 15 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 15-8.1 - Uniform Parentage Act [Effective January 1, 2021]|Section 15-8.1-205 - No limitation on child. [Effective January 1, 2021.]

§ 15-8.1-205. No limitation on child.Nothing in this chapter limits the right of a child to bring an action to adjudicate parentage.History of Section.P.L. 2020, ch. 59, § 2; P.L. 2020, ch. 60, § 2.
RI Gen L § 15-8.1-206 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 15 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 15-8.1 - Uniform Parentage Act [Effective January 1, 2021]|Section 15-8.1-206 - Adjudicating competing claims of parentage. [Effective January 1, 2021.]

§ 15-8.1-206. Adjudicating competing claims of parentage.(a) In a proceeding to adjudicate competing claims of parentage or challenges to a child's parentage by two (2) or more persons, the court shall adjudicate parentage in the best interests of the child, based on the following factors:(1) The age of the child;(2) The length of time during which each individual assumed the role of parent of the child;(3) The nature of the relationship between the child and each individual;(4) The harm to the child if the relationship between the child and each individual is not recognized;(5) The basis for each individual's claim to parentage of the child;(6) Other considerations arising from the disruption of the relationship between the child and each individual or the likelihood of other harm to the child; and(7) Other equitable factors that the court deems relevant to the child's best interests.(b) If a person challenges parentage based on the results of genetic testing, in addition to the factors listed in subsection (a) of this section, the court shall consider:(1) The facts surrounding the discovery the individual might not be the genetic parent of the child; and(2) The length of time between that of the time the individual was placed on notice that the individual might not be a genetic parent and the commencement of the proceeding.History of Section.P.L. 2020, ch. 59, § 2; P.L. 2020, ch. 60, § 2.
RI Gen L § 15-8.1-301 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 15 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 15-8.1 - Uniform Parentage Act [Effective January 1, 2021]|Section 15-8.1-301 - Acknowledgment of parentage. [Effective January 1, 2021.]

§ 15-8.1-301. Acknowledgment of parentage.(a) The following individuals may sign an acknowledgment of parentage to establish parentage of a child:(1) An individual who gave birth to the child;(2) An individual who is the alleged genetic parent of the child;(3) An individual who is an intended parent of the child under § 15-8.1-703; and(4) A presumed parent under article 4 of this chapter.(b) The acknowledgment shall be signed by both the individual who gave birth to the child and by the individual seeking to establish a parent-child relationship and shall be witnessed and signed by at least one other individual and shall contain the following provisions:(1) A statement that the child whose parentage is being acknowledged does not have a presumed parent other than the individual seeking to establish the parent-child relationship or has a presumed parent whose full name is stated and does not have another acknowledged, adjudicated or intended parent under articles 7 and 8 of this chapter other than the individual who gave birth to the child.(2) A statement that the signatories understand that the acknowledgment is the equivalent of an adjudication of parentage of the child and that a challenge to the acknowledgment is permitted only under limited circumstances and is barred two (2) years after the effective date of the acknowledgment unless there is another presumed parent or genetic parent who could not reasonably have known about the birth of the child and commences a proceeding under this section within two (2) years after learning of the child's birth.History of Section.P.L. 2020, ch. 59, § 2; P.L. 2020, ch. 60, § 2.
RI Gen L § 15-8.1-302 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 15 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 15-8.1 - Uniform Parentage Act [Effective January 1, 2021]|Section 15-8.1-302 - Acknowledgment of parentage void. [Effective January 1, 2021.]

§ 15-8.1-302. Acknowledgment of parentage void.An acknowledgment of parentage shall be void if, at the time of signing:(1) An individual other than the individual seeking to establish parentage is a presumed parent, unless a denial of parentage in a signed record has been filed with the state registrar for vital records; or(2) An individual, other than the individual who gave birth, is an acknowledged or adjudicated parent, or an intended parent under article 7 or 8 of this chapter.History of Section.P.L. 2020, ch. 59, § 2; P.L. 2020, ch. 60, § 2.
RI Gen L § 15-8.1-303 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 15 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 15-8.1 - Uniform Parentage Act [Effective January 1, 2021]|Section 15-8.1-303 - Denial of parentage. [Effective January 1, 2021.]

§ 15-8.1-303. Denial of parentage.(a) An individual presumed to be a parent or an alleged genetic parent may sign a denial of parentage only in the limited circumstances set forth in this section.(b) A denial of parentage shall be valid only if:(1) An acknowledgment of parentage by another individual has been filed pursuant to this chapter;(2) The denial is in a record and is witnessed and signed by at least one other individual; and(3) The presumed or alleged genetic parent executing the denial has not previously:(i) Acknowledged parentage, unless the previous acknowledgment has been rescinded pursuant to § 15-8.1-307, or successfully challenged the acknowledgment pursuant to § 15-8.1-308; or(ii) Been adjudicated to be the parent of the child.History of Section.P.L. 2020, ch. 59, § 2; P.L. 2020, ch. 60, § 2.
RI Gen L § 15-8.1-304 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 15 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 15-8.1 - Uniform Parentage Act [Effective January 1, 2021]|Section 15-8.1-304 - Conditions for acknowledgment or denial of parentage. [Effective January 1, 2021.]

§ 15-8.1-304. Conditions for acknowledgment or denial of parentage.(a) Completed forms for acknowledgment of parentage and denial of parentage shall be filed with the state registrar for vital records.(b) An acknowledgment of parentage or denial of parentage may be signed before or after the birth of a child.(c) An acknowledgment of parentage or denial of parentage takes effect on the date of the birth of the child or the filing of the document with the department of vital records, whichever occurs later.(d) An acknowledgment of parentage or denial of parentage signed by a minor shall be valid provided it is otherwise in compliance with this chapter.History of Section.P.L. 2020, ch. 59, § 2; P.L. 2020, ch. 60, § 2.
RI Gen L § 15-8.1-305 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 15 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 15-8.1 - Uniform Parentage Act [Effective January 1, 2021]|Section 15-8.1-305 - Equivalent to adjudication, no ratification required. [Effective January 1, 2021.]

§ 15-8.1-305. Equivalent to adjudication, no ratification required.(a) Except as otherwise provided in §§ 15-8.1-307 and 15-8.1-308, a valid acknowledgment of parentage under § 15-8.1-301, filed with the department of vital records, is equivalent to an adjudication of parentage of a child and confers upon the acknowledged parent all of the rights and duties of a parent.(b) Judicial or administrative ratification is neither permitted nor required for an unrescinded or unchallenged acknowledgment of parentage.(c) Except as otherwise provided in §§ 15-8.1-307 and 15-8.1-308, a valid denial of parentage under § 15-8.1-303, filed with the department of vital records, in conjunction with a valid acknowledgment of parentage under § 15-8.1-301, is equivalent to an adjudication of the nonparentage of the presumed parent or alleged genetic parent and discharges the presumed parent or alleged genetic parent from all rights and duties of a parent.(d) A signatory of an acknowledgment of parentage may rescind or challenge the acknowledgment in accordance with §§ 15-8.1-307 through 15-8.1-309.History of Section.P.L. 2020, ch. 59, § 2; P.L. 2020, ch. 60, § 2.
RI Gen L § 15-8.1-306 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 15 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 15-8.1 - Uniform Parentage Act [Effective January 1, 2021]|Section 15-8.1-306 - Waiver of filing fee. [Effective January 1, 2021.]

§ 15-8.1-306. Waiver of filing fee.If an acknowledgment of parentage or denial of parentage is filed at a hospital, contemporaneously with birth, the department of health shall not charge a filing fee.History of Section.P.L. 2020, ch. 59, § 2; P.L. 2020, ch. 60, § 2.
RI Gen L § 15-8.1-307 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 15 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 15-8.1 - Uniform Parentage Act [Effective January 1, 2021]|Section 15-8.1-307 - Timing of rescission. [Effective January 1, 2021.]

§ 15-8.1-307. Timing of rescission.(a) A signatory may rescind an acknowledgment of parentage or denial of parentage under this chapter by commencing a court proceeding before the earlier of:(1) Sixty (60) days after the effective date of the acknowledgment or denial, as provided in § 15-8.1-304; or(2) The date of the first hearing before a court in a proceeding, to which the signatory is a party, to adjudicate an issue relating to the child, including a proceeding that establishes child support.(b) If an acknowledgment of parentage is rescinded under this section, any associated denial of parentage becomes invalid, and the department of human services shall notify:(1) The individual who gave birth to the child;(2) Any individual who signed a denial of parentage of the child; and(3) The department of vital records that the acknowledgment of parentage has been rescinded. Failure to provide notice as required by this section does not affect the validity of the rescission.History of Section.P.L. 2020, ch. 59, § 2; P.L. 2020, ch. 60, § 2.
RI Gen L § 15-8.1-308 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 15 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 15-8.1 - Uniform Parentage Act [Effective January 1, 2021]|Section 15-8.1-308 - Challenge to acknowledgment after expiration of period for rescission. [Effective January 1, 2021.]

§ 15-8.1-308. Challenge to acknowledgment after expiration of period for rescission.(a) After the period for rescission under § 15-8.1-307 has expired, a signatory of an acknowledgment of parentage or denial of parentage may commence a proceeding to challenge the acknowledgment or denial only:(1) On the basis of fraud, duress, coercion, threat of harm, or material mistake of fact; and(2) Within two (2) years after the acknowledgment or denial is effective in accordance with § 15-8.1-304.(b) If an acknowledgment of parentage has been made in accordance with this chapter, an individual who is neither the child nor a signatory to the acknowledgment who seeks to challenge the validity of the acknowledgment and adjudicate parentage shall commence a proceeding within two (2) years after the effective date of the acknowledgment unless the individual did not know and could not reasonably have known of the individual's potential parentage due to a material misrepresentation or concealment, in which case the proceeding shall be commenced within two (2) years after the discovery of the individual's potential parentage. An individual under this section who seeks to challenge the validity of an acknowledgment and adjudicate parentage must have standing under § 15-8.1-105. The court may permit the proceeding only if the court finds that the proceeding is in the best interests of the child. If the court permits the proceeding, the court shall adjudicate parentage under § 15-8.1-206.(c) An individual challenging an acknowledgment of parentage or denial of parentage pursuant to this section has the burden of proof by clear and convincing evidence.(d) A court proceeding in which the validity of an acknowledgment of parentage is challenged shall be consolidated with any other pending court actions regarding the child.History of Section.P.L. 2020, ch. 59, § 2; P.L. 2020, ch. 60, § 2.
RI Gen L § 15-8.1-309 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 15 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 15-8.1 - Uniform Parentage Act [Effective January 1, 2021]|Section 15-8.1-309 - Procedure for rescission or challenge. [Effective January 1, 2021.]

§ 15-8.1-309. Procedure for rescission or challenge.(a) Every signatory to an acknowledgment of parentage and any related denial of parentage shall be made a party to a proceeding to judicially rescind an acknowledgment under § 15-8.1-307(a) or a challenge to the acknowledgment or denial under § 15-8.1-308.(b) For the purposes of a judicial rescission under § 15-8.1-307(a) or a challenge to an acknowledgment of parentage or denial of parentage under § 15-8.1-308, a signatory submits to personal jurisdiction of this state by signing the acknowledgment or denial, effective upon the filing of the document with the department of vital records pursuant to § 15-8.1-304.(c) Except for good cause shown, during the pendency of a proceeding to judicially rescind under § 15-8.1-307(a) or challenge an acknowledgment of parentage or denial of parentage under § 15-8.1-308, the court shall not suspend the legal responsibilities of a signatory arising from the acknowledgment, including the duty to pay child support.(d) A proceeding to challenge an acknowledgment of parentage or denial of parentage under § 15-8.1-308 shall be conducted as a proceeding to adjudicate parentage pursuant to article 1 of this chapter.(e) At the conclusion of a proceeding to rescind or challenge an acknowledgment of parentage or denial of parentage, the court shall order the department of vital records to amend the birth record of the child, if appropriate.History of Section.P.L. 2020, ch. 59, § 2; P.L. 2020, ch. 60, § 2.
RI Gen L § 15-8.1-310 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 15 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 15-8.1 - Uniform Parentage Act [Effective January 1, 2021]|Section 15-8.1-310 - Forms for acknowledgment and denial of parentage. [Effective January 1, 2021.]

§ 15-8.1-310. Forms for acknowledgment and denial of parentage.(a) The department of vital records shall develop an acknowledgment of parentage form and denial of parentage form for execution of parentage under this chapter.(b) The acknowledgment of parentage form shall provide notice of the alternatives to, the legal consequences of, and the rights and responsibilities that arise from signing the acknowledgment and shall state that:(1) There is no other presumed parent of the child or, if there is another presumed parent, shall state that parent's full name;(2) There is no other acknowledged parent, adjudicated parent, or individual who is an intended parent under articles 7 or 8 of this chapter other than the individual who gave birth to the child; and(3) The signatories understand that the acknowledgment is the equivalent of a court adjudication of parentage of the child and that a challenge to the acknowledgment is permitted only under limited circumstances.(c) A valid acknowledgment of parentage or denial of parentage is not affected by a later modification of the prescribed form.History of Section.P.L. 2020, ch. 59, § 2; P.L. 2020, ch. 60, § 2.