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7315 – Nonparentage As Defense | Pennsylvania Law

Pennsylvania law prohibits using nonparentage as a defense if parentage has been previously legally established. Learn more about Section 7315.

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7315 – Nonparentage As Defense

Pennsylvania Title 23 - Domestic Relations § 7315

Summary

Pennsylvania law states that if a person's parentage of a child has already been legally established, they cannot use nonparentage as a defense in related legal proceedings. This prevents individuals from denying parentage once it has been legally determined. The law ensures clarity and finality in parentage cases.

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In simple terms: Pennsylvania law prohibits using nonparentage as a defense if parentage has been previously legally established. Learn more about Section 7315.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.