Section DCF 151.01 - Introduction(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.Wis. Admin. Code Department of Children and Families DCF 151.01
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