Establishing Paternity in Missouri
How paternity is established in Missouri: the voluntary acknowledgment form, court orders, genetic testing and deadlines.
Short answer: A signed acknowledgment of paternity form is a legal finding of paternity and is filed with the state vital records bureau. RSMo § 210.823
| Establishing paternity | A signed acknowledgment of paternity form is a legal finding of paternity and is filed with the state vital records bureau. Either signer may rescind it in writing, filed with the bureau, within the earlier of 60 days from the last signature or the date of an administrative or court proceeding to set support in which the signer is a party. After that, it can be challenged in court only for fraud, duress or material mistake of fact, and support obligations generally continue during the challenge. Source: RSMo § 210.823 |
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FAQ
How do you establish paternity in Missouri?
A signed acknowledgment of paternity form is a legal finding of paternity and is filed with the state vital records bureau. Either signer may rescind it in writing, filed with the bureau, within the earlier of 60 days from the last signature or the date of an administrative or court proceeding to set support in which the signer is a party. After that, it can be challenged in court only for fraud, duress or material mistake of fact, and support obligations generally continue during the challenge.
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