Legal Question in Family Law in New York

time limitations on paternity

Are there any limitations on the amount of time it takes to claim someone is the father of a child? After 10 years, would the woman have any legal rights to set claim on a man?


Asked on 7/22/02, 5:55 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Michael Markowitz Michael A. Markowitz, PC

Re: time limitations on paternity

Mr. Braverman is wrong.

NY Family Court Act section 517 states the following:

"Proceedings to establish the paternity of a child may be instituted during the pregnancy of the mother or after the birth of the child, but shall not be brought after the child reaches the age of twenty-one years, unless paternity has been acknowledged by the father in writing or by furnishing support."

Mike.

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Answered on 7/23/02, 8:36 am
Jonathan J. Braverman Jonathan J. Braverman, Attorney & Mediator

Re: time limitations on paternity

In NY, there is no time limit.

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Answered on 7/22/02, 7:04 pm


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