Wisconsin Administrative Code
Department of Children and Families
DCF 101-199 - Family and Economic Security
Chapter DCF 151 - Establishing the paternity of a nonmarital child
Section DCF 151.01 - Introduction

Universal Citation: WI Admin Code ยง DCF 151.01

Current through August 26, 2024

(1) AUTHORITY AND PURPOSE. This chapter is promulgated under authority set out in s. 767.80(6m), Stats., for the purpose of establishing the paternity of nonmarital children for purposes of child support enforcement.

(2) APPLICABILITY. This chapter applies to all cases in which a birth certificate filed under s. 69.07, Stats., on or after September 1, 1988, does not contain the name of a father. Procedures under this chapter shall be followed by county officials charged with duties under ss. 59.53(5) and 767.80(6m), Stats. This chapter does not apply to cases in which an assignment of rights to support has been made to the state under s. 49.19(4) (h) 1 or 49.45(19), Stats., nor to cases in which the mother applies for paternity establishment services under s. 49.22, Stats.

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