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, you must file a petition to establish paternity before your child turns eighteen. According to 23 Pa.C.S. § 4343, an action to establish paternity for a child born out of wedlock must be initiated within eighteen years from the child's birth.This content is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Legal statutes mentioned reflect the law at the time the content was written and may no longer be current. Always verify the latest version of the law before relying on it.