UNIFORM ACT ON PATERNITY

KRS tit. XXXV, ch. 406

in effect

KRS 406.005 Definitions for KRS 406.011 to 406.180

406.005. Definitions for KRS 406.011 to 406.180 As used in KRS 406.011 to 406.180: (1) "Genetic markers" means separate identifiable genes or complexes of genes generally isolated as a result of blood typing, at least seven (7) of which are normally tested in a paternity proceeding. (2) "Genetic tests" means blood or tissue typing tests including, but not limited to, tests of red cell antigens, red cell isoenzymes, human leukocyte antigens, serum proteins, electrofloresis, or deoxyribonucleic acid. (3) "Paternity index" means the commonly accepted indicator used for denoting the existence of paternity. It represents the mathematically computed probability that the putative father is the true father of the child, as opposed to any other man of similar ethnic background. The paternity index, computed using results of various paternity tests following accepted statistical principles for the computation of probability, shall be in accordance with the method of expression accepted by the American Association of Blood Banks. Effective: July 14, 1992 History: Created 1992 Ky. Acts ch. 434, sec. 6, effective July 14, 1992.

KRS 406.010 Repealed, 1964

406.010. Repealed, 1964 Catchline at repeal: What children considered bastards. History: Repealed 1964 Ky. Acts ch. 37, sec. 19. -- Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 1, effective October 1, 1942, from Ky. Stat. sec. 166.

KRS 406.011 Obligations of father -- Presumption of paternity

406.011. Obligations of father -- Presumption of paternity The father of a child which is or may be born out of wedlock is liable to the same extent as the father of a child born in wedlock, whether or not the child is born alive, for the reasonable expense of the mother's pregnancy and confinement and for the education, necessary support and funeral expenses of the child. A child born during lawful wedlock, or within ten (10) months thereafter, is presumed to be the child of the husband and wife. However, a child born out of wedlock includes a child born to a married woman by a man other than her husband where evidence shows that the marital relationship between the husband and wife ceased ten (10) months prior to the birth of the child. History: Amended 1972 Ky. Acts ch. 159, sec. 1. -- Created 1964 Ky. Acts ch. 37, sec. 1.

KRS 406.020 Repealed, 1964

406.020. Repealed, 1964 Catchline at repeal: Charge of bastardy; statement to county clerk. History: Repealed 1964 Ky. Acts ch. 37, sec. 19. -- Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 1, effective October 1, 1942, from Ky. Stat. sec. 167.

KRS 406.021 Determination of paternity -- Liability of noncustodial parent

406.021. Determination of paternity -- Liability of noncustodial parent (1) Paternity may be determined upon the complaint of the mother, putative father, child, person, or agency substantially contributing to the support of the child. The action shall be brought by the county attorney or by the Office of the Attorney General or its designee upon the request of complainant authorized by this section. (2) Paternity may be determined by the District Court when the mother and father of the child, either: (a) Submit affidavits in which the mother states the name and Social Security number of the child's father and the father admits paternity of the child; or (b) Give testimony before the District Court in which the mother states the name and Social Security number of the child's father and the father admits paternity of the child. (3) If paternity has been determined or has been acknowledged according to the laws of this state, the liabilities of the noncustodial parent may be enforced in the same or other proceedings by the mother, child, person, or agency substantially contributing to the cost of pregnancy, confinement, education, necessary support, or funeral expenses. Bills for testing, pregnancy, and childbirth without requiring third party foundation testimony shall be regarded as prima facie evidence of the amount incurred. An action to enforce the liabilities of the noncustodial parent shall be brought by the county attorney upon the request of such complainant authorized by this section. An action to enforce the liabilities of the cost of pregnancy, birthing costs, child support, and medical support shall be brought by the county attorney or by the Office of the Attorney General or its designee. (4) Voluntary acknowledgment of paternity pursuant to KRS 213.046 shall create a rebuttable presumption of paternity. (5) Upon a showing of service of process on the defendant and if the defendant has made no pleading to the court or has not moved to enter evidence pursuant to KRS 406.091, the court shall order paternity to be established by default. Effective: July 1, 2025 History: Amended 2025 Ky. Acts ch. 59, sec. 16, effective July 1, 2025. -- Amended 2005 Ky. Acts ch. 99, sec. 636, effective June 20, 2005; and ch. 149, sec. 2, effective June 20, 2005. -- Amended 1998 Ky. Acts ch. 255, sec. 26, effective July 15, 1998; and ch. 426, sec. 587, effective July 15, 1998. -- Amended 1994 Ky. Acts ch. 330, sec. 17, effective July 15, 1994. -- Amended 1990 Ky. Acts ch. 272, sec. 1, effective July 13, 1990. -- Amended 1976 (1st Extra. Sess.) Ky. Acts ch. 14, sec. 410, effective January 2, 1 978. -- Amended 1972 Ky. Acts ch. 159, sec. 2. -- Amended 1968 Ky. Acts ch. 200, sec. 11. -- Created 1964 Ky. Acts ch. 37, sec. 2.

KRS 406.025 Rebuttable presumption of voluntary acknowledgment-of-paternity affidavit -- Temporary support order if paternity is indicated -- Continuation of child support until final determination of paternity

406.025. Rebuttable presumption of voluntary acknowledgment-of-paternity affidavit -- Temporary support order if paternity is indicated -- Continuation of child support until final determination of paternity (1) Upon completion of a signed, notarized, voluntary acknowledgment-of-paternity affidavit by the mother and alleged father, obtained through the hospital -based paternity program, and submitted to the state registrar of vital statistics, paternity shall be rebuttably presumed for the earlier of sixty (60) days or the date of an administrative or judicial proceeding relating to the child, including a proceeding to establish a child support order. (2) Upon completion of a signed, notarized, voluntary acknowledgment -of-paternity affidavit by the mother and alleged father obtained outside of the hospital and submitted to the state registrar of vital statistics, paternity shall be rebuttably presumed for the earlier of sixty (60) days or the date of an administrative or judicial proceeding relating to the child, including a proceeding to establish a child support order following the date of signatures on the notarized affidavit. (3) Pending an administrative or judicial determination of parentage, or upon a signed, notarized, voluntary acknowledgment-of-paternity form having been transmitted by the local registrar and received by the Vital Statistics Branch, a temporary support order shall be issued upon motion of any party if paternity is indicated by genetic testing or other clear and convincing evidence. (4) The motion shall be accompanied by an affidavit setting forth the factual basis for the motion and the amounts requested. (5) The court shall, within fourteen (14) days from the filing of the motion, order an amount of temporary child support ba sed upon the child support guidelines as provided by KRS 403.212 or 403.2122. The ordered child support shall be retroactive to the date of the filing of the motion to move the court to enter an order for temporary child support without written or oral not ice to the adverse party. The order shall provide that the order becomes effective seven (7) days following service of the order and movant's affidavit upon the adverse party unless the adverse party, within the seven (7) day period, files a motion for a h earing before the court. The motion for hearing shall be accompanied by the affidavit required by KRS 403.160(2)(a). Pending the hearing, the adverse party shall pay child support in an amount based upon the guidelines and the adverse party's affidavit. Th e child support order entered following the hearing shall be retroactive to the date of the filing of the motion for temporary support unless otherwise ordered by the court. (6) Unless good cause is shown, court or administratively ordered child support sh all continue until final judicial or administrative determination of paternity. Effective: July 15, 2024 History: Amended 2024 Ky. Acts ch. 219, sec. 10, effective July 15, 2024. -- Amended 2022 Ky. Acts ch. 122, sec. 9, effective July 14, 2022. -- Amended 2005 Ky. Acts ch. 99, sec. 637, effective June 20, 2005. -- Amended 1998 Ky. Acts ch. 255, sec. 27, effective July 15, 1998. -- Created 1996 Ky. Acts ch. 365, sec. 12, effective July 15, 1996.

KRS 406.030 Repealed, 1964

406.030. Repealed, 1964 Catchline at repeal: Warrant; bond of accused for appearance; continuance. History: Repealed 1964 Ky. Acts ch. 37, sec. 19. -- Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 1, effective October 1, 1942, from Ky. Stat. sec. 168, 170.

KRS 406.031 Limitation of action

406.031. Limitation of action (1) The determination of paternity under the provisions of KRS 406.021(1) shall be commenced within eighteen (18) years after the birth, miscarriage or stillbirth of a child. However, in such cases, liability for child support shall not predate the initiation of action taken to determine paternity as set forth in KRS 406.021 if the action is taken two (2) years or more from the date of birth. (2) Any person for whom paternity has not yet been established and who had not reached eighteen (18) years of age as of August 16, 1984, including those persons for whom a paternity action was brought but dismissed because a statute of limitations of less than eighteen (18) years was then in effect, may bring an action to establish paternity. Effective: June 29, 2021 History: Amended 2021 Ky. Acts ch. 47, sec. 4, effective June 29, 2021. -- Amended 1990 Ky. Acts ch. 418, sec. 15, effective July 13, 1990. -- Amended 1986 Ky. Acts ch. 487, sec. 17, effective July 15, 1986. -- Amended 1984 Ky. Acts ch. 379, sec. 6, effective July 13, 1984. -- Amended 1972 Ky. Acts ch. 159, sec. 3. -- Created 1964 Ky. Acts ch. 37, sec. 3.

KRS 406.035 Written order of paternity -- Limit on public inspection -- Persons who may inspect

406.035. Written order of paternity -- Limit on public inspection -- Persons who may inspect (1) If paternity has been determined under the provisions of KRS 406.021(1) or (2), the court shall make a written order of paternity. (2) Information concerning this action received or transmitted shall not be published or be open for public inspection, including where the Office of the Attorney General determines reasonable evidence of domestic violence or child abuse, if the disclosure of the information could be harmful to the custodial parent or the child of the parent. (3) Such orders are to be kept separately and shall not be open for public inspection except that they may be inspected by employees of governmental agencies in the performance of their duties, all law enforcement agencies including county attorneys, Commonwealth's attorneys, District and Circuit Judges, and anyone else under order of the court expressly permitting inspection. Either party to an action under this chapter or attorneys of a party to an action under this chapter shall be permitted to inspect the order entered in the action to which he or she is a party. Effective: July 1, 2025 History: Amended 2025 Ky. Acts ch. 59, sec. 17, effective July 1, 2025. -- Amended 1998 Ky. Acts ch. 255, sec. 28, effective July 15, 1998. -- Amended 1984 Ky. Acts ch. 111, sec. 162, effective July 13, 1984. -- Amended 1976 (1st Extra. Sess.) Ky. Acts ch. 14, sec. 411, effective January 2, 1978. -- Created 1972 Ky. Acts ch. 159, sec. 4.

KRS 406.040 Repealed, 1964

406.040. Repealed, 1964 Catchline at repeal: Procedure if accused fails to give or renew bond. History: Repealed 1964 Ky. Acts ch. 37, sec. 19. -- Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 1, effective October 1, 1942, from Ky. Stat. sec. 169, 170.

KRS 406.041 Effect of death of father on liabilities

406.041. Effect of death of father on liabilities The obligation of the estate of the father for liabilities under this chapter shall not be terminated by the death of the father obligated to support the child. If a father obligated to support the child dies, the amount of support may be modified, revoked, or commuted to a lump-sum payment, to the extent just and appropriate in the circumstances. Effective: July 14, 1992 History: Amended 1992 Ky. Acts ch. 434, sec. 7, effective July 14, 1992. -- Created 1964 Ky. Acts ch. 37, sec. 4.

KRS 406.050 Repealed, 1964

406.050. Repealed, 1964 Catchline at repeal: Forfeiture of bond on failure to appear. History: Repealed 1964 Ky. Acts ch. 37, sec. 19. -- Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 1, effective October 1, 1942, from Ky. Stat. sec. 170, 174.

KRS 406.051 Remedies -- District Court's concurrent jurisdiction for child custody and visitation in paternity cases

406.051. Remedies -- District Court's concurrent jurisdiction for child custody and visitation in paternity cases (1) The District Court has jurisdiction of an action brought under this chapter and all remedies for the enforcement of judgments for expenses of pregnancy and confinement for a wife or for education, necessary support, or funeral expenses for children born out of wedlock. An appeal may be had to the Circuit Court if prosecuted within sixty (60) days from the date of judgment. The court has continuing jurisdiction to modify or revoke a judgment for future education. All remedies under the uniform reciprocal enforcement of support act are available for enforcement of duties of support under this chapter. (2) The District Court may exercise jurisdiction, concurrent with that of the Circuit Court, to determine matters of child custody and visitation in cases where paternity is established as set forth in this chapter. The District Court, in making these determinations, shall utilize the provisions of KRS Chapter 403 relating to child custody and visitation. The District Court may decline jurisdiction if it finds the circumstances of any case require a level of proceedings more appropriate to the Circuit Court. Effective: July 15, 1996 History: Amended 1996 Ky. Acts ch. 314, sec. 1, effective July 15, 1996. -- Amended 1984 Ky. Acts ch. 16, sec. 9, effective July 13, 1984. -- Amended 1976 (1st Extra. Sess.) Ky. Acts ch. 14, sec. 412, effective January 2, 1978. -- Created 1964 Ky. Acts ch. 37, sec. 5.

KRS 406.060 Repealed, 1964

406.060. Repealed, 1964 Catchline at repeal: Procedure in absence of accused. History: Repealed 1964 Ky. Acts ch. 37, sec. 19. -- Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 1, effective October 1, 1942, from Ky. Stat. sec. 171.

KRS 406.061 Jury trial in paternity action

406.061. Jury trial in paternity action To the extent necessary to conform to federal law, 42 U.S.C. sec. 666(a)(5)(l), except to the extent that it is required under Section 7 of the Constitution of Kentucky, no party shall be entitled to a trial by a jury in a paternity action. Effective: July 15, 1998 History: Amended 1998 Ky. Acts ch. 255, sec. 29, effective July 15, 1998. -- Created 1964 Ky. Acts ch. 37, sec. 6.

KRS 406.070 Repealed, 1964

406.070. Repealed, 1964 Catchline at repeal: Who may testify; effect of child's birth in another state. History: Repealed 1964 Ky. Acts ch. 37, sec. 19. -- Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 1, effective October 1, 1942, from Ky. Stat. sec. 172.

KRS 406.071 Time of trial

406.071. Time of trial If the issue of paternity is raised in an action commenced during the pregnancy of the mother, the trial shall not, without the consent of the alleged father, be held until after the birth or miscarriage but during such delay testimony may be perpetuated in accordance with the Rules of Civil Procedure. History: Created 1964 Ky. Acts ch. 37, sec. 7.

KRS 406.080 Repealed, 1964

406.080. Repealed, 1964 Catchline at repeal: Discharge of accused; procedure on motion for new trial. History: Repealed 1964 Ky. Acts ch. 37, sec. 19. -- Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 1, effective October 1, 1942, from Ky. Stat. sec. 173.

KRS 406.081 Authority for genetic tests -- Failure of alleged father to submit to tests

406.081. Authority for genetic tests -- Failure of alleged father to submit to tests The court, upon request of a party or on its own motion, shall order the mother, child, and alleged father to submit to genetic tests. If the mother refuses for herself or on behalf of the child to submit to the tests, the court may resolve the question of paternity against her unless the action is brought by or is being prosecuted by an agency contributing to the support of the child. If the alleged father is ordered to submit to genetic tests and refuses or does not submit the results of the paternity test to the court within thirty (30) days of the court order, the court shall resolve the question of paternity against him. Effective: July 14, 2018 History: Amended 2018 Ky. Acts ch. 159, sec. 32, effective July 14, 2018. -- Amended 1992 Ky. Acts ch. 434, sec. 8, effective July 14, 1992. -- Amended 1984 Ky. Acts ch. 379, sec. 4, effective July 13, 1984. -- Created 1964 Ky. Acts ch. 37, sec. 8.

KRS 406.090 Repealed, 1964

406.090. Repealed, 1964 Catchline at repeal: Judgment; order for custody, support and education of child. History: Repealed 1964 Ky. Acts ch. 37, sec. 19. -- Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 1, effective October 1, 1942, from Ky. Stat. sec. 174.

KRS 406.091 Ratification of unchallenged acknowledgment of paternity -- Genetic tests to include tests for inherited characteristics -- Appointment of examiner of genetic markers -- Genetic testing in contested paternity case -- Admissibility of test results -- Additional tests -- Costs

406.091. Ratification of unchallenged acknowledgment of paternity -- Genetic tests to include tests for inherited characteristics -- Appointment of examiner of genetic markers -- Genetic testing in contested paternity case -- Admissibility of test results -- Additional tests -- Costs (1) An unchallenged acknowledgment of paternity shall be ratified under KRS Chapter 213 without the requirement for judicial or administrative proceedings. If a genetic test is required, the court shall direct that in herited characteristics be determined by appropriate testing procedures, and shall appoint an expert qualified as an examiner of genetic markers to analyze and interpret results and to report to the court. (2) In a contested paternity case, the child and a ll other parties shall submit to genetic testing upon a request of any such party which shall be supported by a sworn statement of the party, except for good cause. (3) Genetic test results are admissible and shall be weighed along with other evidence of the alleged father's paternity. (4) Any objection to genetic testing results shall be made in writing to the court within twenty (20) days of receipt of genetic test results. If the results of genetic tests or the expert's analysis of inherited characterist ics is disputed, the court, upon reasonable request of a party, shall order that an additional test be made by the same laboratory or independent laboratory at the expense of the party requesting additional testing. If no objection is made, the test result s are admissible as evidence of paternity without the need for foundation testimony or other proof of authenticity or accuracy. (5) Verified documentation of the chain of custody in transmitting the blood specimens is competent evidence to establish the ch ain of custody. (6) A verified expert's report shall be admitted at trial unless the expert is called by a party or the court as a witness to testify to his or her findings. (7) Except where the Office of the Attorney General administratively orders geneti c testing, all costs associated with genetic testing shall be paid by the party who requested that the action be brought pursuant to KRS 406.021. (8) When administratively ordered, the Office of the Attorney General shall pay the cost of genetic testing to establish paternity, subject to recoupment from the alleged father when paternity is established. The Office of the Attorney General shall obtain additional testing in any case if an original test is contested, upon request and advance payment by the cont estant. Effective: July 1, 2025 History: Amended 2025 Ky. Acts ch. 59, sec. 18, effective July 1, 2025. -- Amended 2018 Ky. Acts ch. 159, sec. 33, effective July 14, 2018. -- Amended 2005 Ky. Acts ch. 99, sec. 638, effective June 20, 2005. -- Amended 1998 Ky. Acts ch. 255, sec. 30, effective July 15, 1998. -- Amended 1994 Ky. Acts ch. 330, sec. 18, effective July 15, 1994. -- Amended 1992 Ky. Acts ch. 434, sec. 9, effective July 14, 1992. -- Amended 1984 Ky. Acts ch. 379, sec. 5, effective July 13, 1984. -- Created 1964 Ky. Acts ch. 37, sec. 9.

KRS 406.100 Repealed, 1964

406.100. Repealed, 1964 Catchline at repeal: Bond of person convicted; procedure upon failure to make bond. History: Repealed 1964 Ky. Acts ch. 37, sec. 19. -- Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 1, effective October 1, 1942, from Ky. Stat. sec. 175.

KRS 406.101 Compensation of expert witnesses

406.101. Compensation of expert witnesses The compensation of each expert witness appointed by the court shall be fixed at a reasonable amount. It shall be paid as the court shall order. The court may order that it be paid by the parties in such proportions and at such times as it shall prescribe. The fee of an expert witness called by a party but not appointed by the court shall be paid by the party calling him but shall not be taxed as costs in the action. History: Created 1964 Ky. Acts ch. 37, sec. 10.

KRS 406.110 Repealed, 1964

406.110. Repealed, 1964 Catchline at repeal: Enforcement of bond; effect of child's death. History: Repealed 1964 Ky. Acts ch. 37, sec. 19. -- Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 1, effective October 1, 1942, from Ky. Stat. sec. 176.

KRS 406.111 Effect of test results -- Rebuttable presumption

406.111. Effect of test results -- Rebuttable presumption If the court finds that the conclusions of all the experts, as disclosed by the evidence based upon the tests, are that the alleged father is not the father of the child, the question of paternity shall be resolved accordingly. If the court finds that the statistical probability of paternity equals or exceeds ninety-nine percent (99%), as calculated by the experts qualified as examiners of genetic markers, and that the paternity index, as calculated by the experts qualified as examiners of genetic markers, is one hundred (100) to one (1) or greater, there is a rebuttable presumption, affecting the burden of proof, of paternity. This presumption shall only be rebutted by a preponderance of the evidence. If the presumption is not rebutted, the court may enter a summary judgment of paternity, pursuant to Rule 56 of the Rules of Civil Procedure. Effective: July 14, 1992 History: Amended 1992 Ky. Acts ch. 434, sec. 10, effective July 14, 1992. --Created 1964 Ky. Acts ch. 37, sec. 11.

KRS 406.115 Costs of action and attorney's fees

406.115. Costs of action and attorney's fees The court from time to time, after considering the financial resources of both parties, may order a party to pay a reasonable amount for the cost to the other party of maintaining or defending any proceeding under this chapter and for attorney's fees for private counsel, including sums for legal services rendered and costs incurred prior to commencement of the proceeding, or after entry of judgment. Upon determination that an action under this chapter was initiated in bad faith, the court may order the offending party to pay attorney's fees to the opposing attorney for legal services rendered and costs incurred. The court may order that the amount be paid directly to the attorney, who may enforce the order in his or her name. Effective: June 29, 2021 History: Created 2021 Ky. Acts ch. 140, sec. 1, effective June 29, 2021.

KRS 406.120 Repealed, 1964

406.120. Repealed, 1964 Catchline at repeal: Person convicted to pay costs; fee of county attorney. History: Repealed 1964 Ky. Acts ch. 37, sec. 19. -- Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 1, effective October 1, 1942, from Ky. Stat. sec. 178.

KRS 406.121 Judgment, how enforced

406.121. Judgment, how enforced Judgments under this chapter may be for periodic payments which may vary in amount. The court may order payments to be made to the mother or to some person, corporation, or agency designated to administer them under the supervision of the court. Willful failure of the alleged father to perform the judgment of the court may be punished as a contempt of the court. The court may impose a punishment of not more than thirty (30) days imprisonment in the county jail without the intervention of a jury. This provision shall not be deemed to limit or abrogate any other remedies which exist for the enforcement of judgments. History: Created 1964 Ky. Acts ch. 37, sec. 12.

KRS 406.130 Repealed, 1964

406.130. Repealed, 1964 Catchline at repeal: Appeal; liability of sureties on supersedeas bond. History: Repealed 1964 Ky. Acts ch. 37, sec. 19. -- Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 1, effective October 1, 1942, from Ky. Stat. sec. 177.

KRS 406.131 Bond to secure payment of judgment

406.131. Bond to secure payment of judgment The court at any time may require the alleged father to give bond or other security for the payment of the judgment. If the court requires that bond be given and if the alleged father is unwilling or unable to procure same, the alleged father may be confined to the county jail until same is procured provided, however, that after the alleged father has remained in jail for a period of thirty (30) days he shall be released provided he make oath in writing before the committing judge that he is unable to obtain the execution of the bond. History: Created 1964 Ky. Acts ch. 37, sec. 13.

KRS 406.140 Repealed, 1964

406.140. Repealed, 1964 Catchline at repeal: Form of bonds. History: Repealed 1964 Ky. Acts ch. 37, sec. 19. -- Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 1, effective October 1, 1942, from Ky. Stat. sec. 179.

KRS 406.141 Settlement agreements

406.141. Settlement agreements An agreement of settlement with the alleged father is binding only when approved by the court. History: Created 1964 Ky. Acts ch. 37, sec. 14.

KRS 406.150 Repealed, 1964

406.150. Repealed, 1964 Catchline at repeal: Defect in bond. History: Repealed 1964 Ky. Acts ch. 37, sec. 19. -- Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 1, effective October 1, 1942, from Ky. Stat. sec. 180.

KRS 406.151 Venue

406.151. Venue An action under this chapter may be brought in the county where the alleged father is present or has property or in the county where the mother resides. History: Created 1964 Ky. Acts ch. 37, sec. 15.

KRS 406.160 Repealed, 1964

406.160. Repealed, 1964 Catchline at repeal: Interpreter for mother of child. History: Repealed 1964 Ky. Acts ch. 37, sec. 19. -- Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 1, effective October 1, 1942, from Ky. Stat. sec. 181.

KRS 406.161 Uniformity of interpretation

406.161. Uniformity of interpretation This chapter shall be so interpreted and construed as to effectuate its general purpose to make uniform the law of those states which enact it. History: Created 1964 Ky. Acts ch. 37, sec. 16.

KRS 406.170 Short title

406.170. Short title This chapter may be cited as the Uniform Act on Paternity. History: Created 1964 Ky. Acts ch. 37, sec. 17.

KRS 406.180 Applicability

406.180. Applicability This chapter applies to all cases of birth out of wedlock: (1) Where birth occurs within this state; (2) When birth occurs out of this state at the time the mother is a resident of this state after June 18, 1964; or (3) When birth occurs out of this state and at some time following the birth the mother becomes a resident of this state after June 18, 1964. History: Amended 1972 Ky. Acts ch. 159, sec. 5. -- Amended 1970 Ky. Acts ch. 210, sec. 1. -- Created 1964 Ky. Acts ch. 37, sec. 18.

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