Rhode Island General Laws 15-8.1-112. Order on default
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The court may issue an order adjudicating the parentage of an individual who is in default, provided that:
(1) The individual was served with notice of the proceeding; and
(2) The individual is found by the court to be the parent of the child based on a preponderance of the evidence.
History of Section.
P.L. 2020, ch. 59, § 2; P.L. 2020, ch. 60, § 2.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 15-8.1-112
- Child: means an individual of any age whose parentage may be determined pursuant to this chapter. See Rhode Island General Laws 15-8.1-102
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- Parent: means an individual who has established parentage that meets the requirements of this chapter. See Rhode Island General Laws 15-8.1-102
- Parentage: means the legal relationship between a child and a parent as established under this chapter. See Rhode Island General Laws 15-8.1-102