(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parent executing the denial has not previously: (i) Acknowledged parentage, unless the previous acknowledgment has been rescinded pursuant to § 15-8.1-307, or successfully challenged the acknowledgment pursuant to § 15-8.1-308; or (ii) Been adjudicated to be the parent of the child.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.
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