{"code":"FAM","codeName":"Family Code","section":"7580","citation":"Fam. Code, § 7580","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 12. PARENT AND CHILD RELATIONSHIP [7500. - 7962.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/division-12"},{"name":"PART 2. PRESUMPTION CONCERNING CHILD OF MARRIAGE AND GENETIC TESTING TO DETERMINE PARENTAGE [7540. - 7581.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/division-12/part-2"},{"name":"CHAPTER 3. Establishment of Parentage by Voluntary Declaration [7570. - 7581.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/division-12/part-2/chapter-3"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 115, Sec. 86.   (AB 1817)   Effective January 1, 2020.","effective":"2020-01-01","html":"<p>(a) Notwithstanding subdivision (c) of Section <a href=\"/fam/7573\">7573</a>, a voluntary declaration of parentage that is signed by a minor parent does not establish parentage until 60 days after both signatories have reached 18 years of age or are emancipated, whichever first occurs.</p><p>(b) A person who signs a voluntary declaration of parentage as a minor may rescind the voluntary declaration of parentage at any time up to 60 days after the signatory reaches 18 years of age or becomes emancipated, whichever first occurs.</p><p>(c) A voluntary declaration of parentage signed by a minor creates a rebuttable presumption for or against parentage until the date that it establishes parentage as specified in subdivision (a).</p><p>(d) A voluntary declaration of parentage signed by a minor shall be admissible as evidence in a civil action to establish parentage of the minor named in the voluntary declaration.</p><p>(e) A voluntary declaration of parentage that is signed by a minor shall not be admissible as evidence in a criminal prosecution for violation of Section <a href=\"/pen/261.5\">261.5</a> of the Penal Code.</p>","text":"(a) Notwithstanding subdivision (c) of Section 7573, a voluntary declaration of parentage that is signed by a minor parent does not establish parentage until 60 days after both signatories have reached 18 years of age or are emancipated, whichever first occurs. (b) A person who signs a voluntary declaration of parentage as a minor may rescind the voluntary declaration of parentage at any time up to 60 days after the signatory reaches 18 years of age or becomes emancipated, whichever first occurs. (c) A voluntary declaration of parentage signed by a minor creates a rebuttable presumption for or against parentage until the date that it establishes parentage as specified in subdivision (a). (d) A voluntary declaration of parentage signed by a minor shall be admissible as evidence in a civil action to establish parentage of the minor named in the voluntary declaration. (e) A voluntary declaration of parentage that is signed by a minor shall not be admissible as evidence in a criminal prosecution for violation of Section 261.5 of the Penal Code.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/establishment-of-parentage-by-voluntary-declaration-7580","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}