Are there any limitations on contesting paternity after it has been established?

Yes, there are limitations on contesting paternity after it has been established in New York. A person is not allowed to file a paternity action more than five years after the child’s birth. Similarly, a person is not allowed to file a paternity action more than three years after the child’s legal parents have been established. This means that if legal parents have been established by a marriage, adoption, or other court proceedings, then no paternity action can be filed three years after the legal parents have been established. Additionally, even if a paternity action is filed within the appropriate time frame, it cannot be based on any evidence or testimony that was available more than five years before the filing of the action. Furthermore, the court can deny the paternity action if it finds that the allegations made in the action are not true or if the defendant provides evidence that disproves the allegations. Thus, although it is possible to contest paternity after it has been established, there are limitations on this process in New York. It is important to be aware of these deadlines and limitations in order to successfully contest paternity.

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