Challenge After Expiration of Period for Rescission

Ala. Code § 26-17-308 — under Title 26.

Ala. Code § 26-17-308

(a) After the period for rescission under Section 26-17-307 has expired, a signatory of an acknowledgment of paternity may commence a proceeding to challenge the acknowledgment only: (1) on the basis of fraud, duress, or material mistake of fact; or (2) in the same manner as provided in Section 26-17A-1.

(b) A party challenging an acknowledgment of paternity has the burden of proof.

History: (Act 2008-376, p. 666, §2.)