Section 40-11A-308 – Challenge after expiration of period for rescission

May 17, 2021 | Family Law, New Mexico

A. After the period for rescission pursuant to Section 3-307 of the New Mexico Uniform Parentage Act has expired, a signatory to an acknowledgment of paternity or denial of paternity may commence a proceeding to challenge the acknowledgment or denial only:

(1) on the basis of fraud, duress or material mistake of fact; and
(2) within two years after the acknowledgment or denial is filed with the bureau or two years after the eighteenth birthday of the signatory, whichever is later.
B. A party challenging an acknowledgment of paternity or denial of paternity has the burden of proof.

NMS § 40-11A-308

Laws 2009, ch. 215, § 3 -308.