Code of Alabama - Title 26: Infants and Incompetents - Section 26-17-308 - Challenge after expiration of period for rescission

Section 26-17-308 - Challenge after expiration of period for rescission.

(a) After the period for rescission under Section 26-17-307 has expired, a signatory of an acknowledgment of paternity may commence a proceeding to challenge the acknowledgment only:

(1) on the basis of fraud, duress, or material mistake of fact; or

(2) in the same manner as provided in Section 26-17A-1.

(b) A party challenging an acknowledgment of paternity has the burden of proof.

(Act 2008-376, p. 666, §2.)

Last modified: May 3, 2021