Fam. Code, § 7636 · Article 1. Determination of Parent and Child Relationship
Fam. Code, § 7636
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
The judgment or order of the court determining the existence or nonexistence of the parent and child relationship is determinative for all purposes except for actions brought pursuant to Section 270 of the Penal Code.
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History
Enacted by Stats. 1992, Ch. 162, Sec. 10. Operative January 1, 1994.
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