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Contesting Paternity

Court removal of paternity.

Contesting paternity allows legal paternity to be removed if the legal father is not the biological one. Under certain conditions, the father, mother, and child are entitled to contest it. Deadlines apply from becoming aware of the circumstances.

The relevant statutes

§ 1600 BGB

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General explanation for self-help, not legal advice (RDG). Individual cases may differ: if in doubt, contact a consumer advice center or a lawyer.