Denial of parentage [Effective Dec. 6, 2026].

§ 8-303. Denial of parentage [Effective Dec. 6, 2026]. A presumed parent may sign a denial of parentage in a record. The denial of parentage is valid only if: (1) An acknowledgment of parentage by another individual is filed under § 8-305 of this title; (2) The signature of the presumed parent is attested by a notarial officer; and (3) The presumed parent has not previously: a. Completed a valid acknowledgment of parentage, unless the previous acknowledgment was rescinded under § 8-307 of this title or challenged successfully under § 8-308 of this title; or b. Been adjudicated to be a parent of the child.74 Del. Laws, c. 136, § 1; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1; 84 Del. Laws, c. 42, § 1; 85 Del. Laws, c. 276, § 15;