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Who files, time limits
- The mother or child; against the father or heirs.
- Limits may be preclusive; act promptly.
- DNA expert examination is the strongest proof.
Outcomes
- Filiation is established; the child is registered to the father.
- Child-support alimony may be awarded.
- The child becomes a legal heir.
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This article is for general information and does not replace legal advice. It may change with current legislation and the specific case.