§1831.__Short title

This chapter may be known and cited as "the Uniform Parentage Act."

§1832.__Definitions

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.

1.__Acknowledged father.__"Acknowledged father" means a man who has established a parent-child relationship under subchapter 3.

2.__Adjudicated parent.__"Adjudicated parent" means a person who has been adjudicated by a court of competent jurisdiction to be the parent of a child.

3.__Alleged father.__"Alleged father" means a man who alleges himself to be, or is alleged to be, the genetic father or a possible genetic father of a child, but whose paternity has not been determined. "Alleged father" does not mean:

A.__A presumed parent;

B.__A man whose parental rights have been terminated or declared not to exist; or

C.__A male donor.

4.__Assisted reproduction.__"Assisted reproduction" means a method of causing pregnancy other than sexual intercourse.__ "Assisted reproduction" includes:

A.__Intrauterine insemination;

B.__Donation of eggs;

C.__Donation of embryos;

D.__In vitro fertilization and transfer of embryos; and

E.__Intracytoplasmic sperm injection.

5.__Child.__"Child" means an individual of any age whose parentage may be determined under this chapter.