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acknowledged father was placed on notice that the parent might
not be the genetic parent;

 
B.__The length of time during which the presumed parent or
acknowledged father has assumed the role of parent of the
child;

 
C.__The facts surrounding the presumed parent's or
acknowledged father's discovery of that person's possible
nonparentage;

 
D.__The nature of the relationship between the child and the
presumed parent or acknowledged father;

 
E.__The age of the child;

 
F.__The harm that may result to the child if presumed
parentage or acknowledged paternity is successfully
disproved;

 
G.__The nature of the relationship between the child and any
alleged parent;

 
H.__The extent to which the passage of time reduces the
chances of establishing the paternity of another man and a
child-support obligation in favor of the child; and

 
I.__Other factors that may affect the equities arising from
the disruption of the parent-child relationship between the
child and the presumed parent or acknowledged father or the
chance of other harm to the child.

 
3.__Guardian ad litem.__In a proceeding involving the
application of this section, the court may appoint a guardian ad
litem to represent the best interests of a minor or incapacitated
child.

 
4.__Clear and convincing evidence.__Denial of a motion seeking
an order for genetic testing must be based on clear and
convincing evidence.

 
5.__Order adjudicating parent.__If the court denies a motion
seeking an order for genetic testing, it shall issue an order
adjudicating the presumed parent or acknowledged father to be the
parent of the child.

 
Comment

 
(This is section 608 of the UPA.)


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