(a) After the period for rescission provided in Section 7575 expires, but not later than two years after the effective date provided in subdivision (c) of Section 7573 of a voluntary declaration of parentage, a signatory of the voluntary declaration of parentage may commence a proceeding to challenge the declaration on the basis of fraud, duress, or material mistake of fact.

(b) The limitations period provided in subdivision (a) shall not apply if the voluntary declaration of parentage is void under Section 7573.5.

Terms Used In California Family Code 7576

  • Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.
  • Proceeding: includes an action. See California Family Code 110
  • Rescission: The cancellation of budget authority previously provided by Congress. The Impoundment Control Act of 1974 specifies that the President may propose to Congress that funds be rescinded. If both Houses have not approved a rescission proposal (by passing legislation) within 45 days of continuous session, any funds being withheld must be made available for obligation.

(c) This section shall become operative on January 1, 2020.

(Repealed and added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 876, Sec. 40. (AB 2684) Effective January 1, 2019. Section operative January 1, 2020, by its own provisions.)

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