Full question:
I am pregnant with my husband’s child, but my husband refuses to accept the paternity. I am planning to file a petition in the court for establishing the paternity of this child. Under Pennsylvania law, is there a time period within which I am required to file a petition for establishing the paternity?
- Category: Paternity
- Subcategory: Court Action
- Date:
- State: Pennsylvania
Answer:
In Pennsylvania, a petition for establishing the paternity of a child born out of wedlock must be filed before the child attains 18 years of age. The relevant statutory provision in this regard is stated below.23 Pa.C.S. § 4343 reads:
“(1) An action or proceeding under this chapter to establish the paternity of a child born out of wedlock must be commenced within 18 years of the date of birth of the child.”
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