Presumption of paternity, maintenance of an action to disprove a presumed father's paternity, authorized in certain circumstances, Sec. 26-17-607 am'd.
Impact
If passed, HB521 could significantly impact current state laws related to family structures and the rights and responsibilities of presumed fathers. By allowing individuals to take legal action to disprove paternity, the bill may result in a reassessment of child support obligations and the roles of parents in both custodial and non-custodial settings. This change seeks to ensure that determinations of paternity accurately reflect biological relationships, potentially leading to more fairness in the legal system.
Summary
House Bill 521 addresses the presumption of paternity and allows for the maintenance of an action to disprove a presumed father's paternity in certain circumstances. The bill aims to clarify and amend Section 26-17-607, which governs paternity laws within the state. The legislation seeks to provide individuals in specified situations with the legal means to challenge a presumption of paternity, which can have significant implications in family law matters like custody and child support.
Contention
Discussions surrounding HB521 may reveal various points of contention among lawmakers and stakeholders. Proponents of the bill may argue for the need for clarity and fairness in paternity laws, emphasizing the importance of accurate biological ties in matters of custody and support. Conversely, opponents might raise concerns about the potential social implications of allowing challenges to paternity, potentially destabilizing family units and affecting children’s welfare. The balance between protecting children's rights and ensuring fair treatment for fathers will likely be a focal point of the legislative debate.
Child custody, rebuttable presumption of joint custody, provided; definition of joint physical custody, further provided for; joint custody model parenting plan, required in certain divorce cases; motion for temporary relief as alternative to joint custody plan, provided in certain circumstances; penalties for certain unsupported motions, provided
Abortion; authorized to preserve health of mother; father of unborn child required to pay for certain abortion costs; district judge authorized to excuse father from payment if father undergoes vasectomy
Adoption, Minor Adoption Code and Adult Adoption Code revised, procedures related to investigations, service of notice, and revocation of consent further provided for, duties of Department of Human Resources further provided for
Abortion; authorized to preserve health of mother or if pregnancy result of rape or incest; man convicted of rape or incest required to pay for abortion and undergo vasectomy; mother of unborn child who undergoes abortion to preserve her health authorized to petition to require father of unborn child to pay for certain abortion costs; judge authorized to excuse father from payment if he undergoes vasectomy
Abortion; authorized to preserve health of mother or if pregnancy result of rape or incest; man convicted of rape or incest required to pay for abortion and undergo vasectomy; mother of unborn child who undergoes abortion to preserve her health authorized to petition to require father of unborn child to pay for certain abortion costs; judge authorized to excuse father from payment if he undergoes vasectomy