Delaware Code

13 Del. C. § 8-610 (2026)

Adjudicating parentage of child with acknowledged parent [Effective Dec. 6, 2026]

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(a) If a child has an acknowledged parent, a proceeding to challenge the acknowledgment of parentage or a denial of parentage, brought by a signatory to the acknowledgment or denial, is governed by § § 8-308 and 8-309 of this title.

(b) If a child has an acknowledged parent, the following rules apply in a proceeding to challenge the acknowledgment of parentage or a denial of parentage brought by an individual, other than the child, who has standing under § 8-602 of this title and was not a signatory to the acknowledgment or denial:

(1) The individual must commence the proceeding not later than 2 years after the effective date of the acknowledgment.

(2) The court may permit the proceeding only if the court finds permitting the proceeding is in the best interest of the child.

(3) If the court permits the proceeding, the court shall adjudicate parentage under § 8-613 of this title.

74 Del. Laws, c. 136, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  85 Del. Laws, c. 276, §§ 58, 63; 
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 1 case, 2015–2015 · leading case: Richards v. DCSE/Davis, No. 74, 2015 (Del. Mar. 23, 2015).
Richards v. DCSE/Davis, No. 74, 2015 (Del. Mar. 23, 2015). “2 See 13 Del. C. § 8-610(a) (providing that a determination of parentage may be made in a proceeding for child support).”
13 Del. C. § 8-610(a): 1 case
Richards v. DCSE/Davis, No. 74, 2015 (Del. Mar. 23, 2015). “2 See 13 Del. C. § 8-610(a) (providing that a determination of parentage may be made in a proceeding for child support).”
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