Contesting maternal affiliation

Yes, maternity can be contested under certain conditions.

1. The right to challenge:

• A woman who is registered as the mother of a child has the right to contest her maternity.
• Another woman who believes that she is the biological mother of the child may sue the woman who is registered as the mother for recognition of her maternity.

1. Conditions for contestation:

• Maternity cannot be disputed if assisted reproductive technologies were used to conceive a child with the consent of the parties.

1. Statute of limitations:

• A one-year limitation period is established for a claim for recognition of maternity.
• The period starts from the day when the person knew or could have known that he or she was the child's mother.

1. Consideration of the case in court:

• The court makes a decision based on evidence of blood relationship, such as DNA test results and other documentary evidence.