Section 1833 - Scope and application1.Scope. This chapter applies to determination of parentage in this State. [2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1(NEW); 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1(AFF).]
2.Choice of law. The court shall apply the law of this State to adjudicate parentage. The applicable law does not depend on: A. The place of birth of the child; or [2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1(NEW); 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1(AFF).]B. The past or present residence of the child. [2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1(NEW); 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1(AFF).] [2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1(NEW); 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1(AFF).]
3.Effect on parental rights. This chapter does not create, enlarge or diminish parental rights or duties under other laws of this State or the equitable powers of the courts, except as provided in this chapter. [2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1(NEW); 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1(AFF).]
Added by 2015, c. 296,§ A-1, eff. 7/1/2016.