How can I revoke an acknowledgment of paternity in Texas?

Full question:

How do you revoke an Acknowledgement of Paternity

  • Category: Paternity
  • Subcategory: Acknowledgment
  • Date:
  • State: Texas

Answer:

In Texas, revoking an acknowledgment of paternity is governed by the Texas Paternity Statute. A signatory can rescind an acknowledgment of paternity within 60 days of its effective date or before a court proceeding related to the child begins, such as a child support case (Tex. Fam. Code § 160.307).

To revoke the acknowledgment, the signatory must:

  1. File a completed rescission form with the vital statistics unit, declaring under penalty of perjury that no proceedings affecting the child have occurred.
  2. Send a copy of the rescission by certified or registered mail to the other signatory and any related parties.
  3. If receiving services from the Title IV-D agency, also send a copy to that agency.

Upon receiving the rescission, the vital statistics unit will void the acknowledgment and amend the child's birth record if necessary. Any affected party, including the Title IV-D agency, can contest the rescission in court.

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.

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