Introduction

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.