Paternity

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Question: Can i file for a petition for paternity if the child isn’t born yet? If not when is the soonest i can?

Answer: Yes, you can.  Arizona Revised Statutes, Section 25-804 states:  "Proceedings to establish the paternity of the child may be instituted during the pregnancy of the mother or after the birth of the child."

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  • Can i file for a petition for paternity if the child isn’t born yet? If not when is the soonest i can?

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