Cite as: 10 CNCA § 101

A. The presumption of paternity created pursuant to 10 CNCA § 100 may be disputed only by the husband or wife, the putative father or their descendants. Paternity may be established pursuant to 10 CNCA § 104.

B. If a child is born during the course of the marriage and is reared by the husband and wife as a member of their family without disputing the child's legitimacy for a period of at least two (2) years, the presumption cannot be disputed by anyone.

Historical Data

LA 11–05, eff. March 21, 2005.