Proof of eligibility for a child's annuity.

CFR · 2024-01-01 · US · Title 5

(a) (2) Except as provided in paragraph (a)(1) of this section, a child born to the wife of a married person is presumed to be the child of the wife's husband. This presumption may be rebutted only by clear and convincing evidence that the husband is not the father of the child. (3) When paternity is not established under paragraph (a)(1) or (a)(2) of this section, paternity is determined by a preponderance of the credible evidence as defined in § 1201.56(c)(2) of this title. (b) (i) A child adopted by the employee or retiree before the death of the employee or retiree; or (ii) A child who lived with the employee or retiree and for whom a petition for adoption was filed by the employee or retiree and who is adopted by the current spouse of the employee or retiree after the death of the employee or retiree. (2) The only acceptable evidence to prove status as an adopted child under paragraph (b)(1)(i) of this section is a copy of the judicial decree of adoption. (3) The only acceptable evidence to prove status as an adopted child under paragraph (b)(1)(ii) of this section is copies of— (i) The petition for adoption filed by the employee or retiree (clearly showing the date filed); and (ii) The judicial decree of adoption. (c) (d) (i) A legitimate child; or (ii) An adopted child; or (iii) A stepchild or recognized natural child who lived with the employee or (iv) A recognized natural child for whom a judicial determination of support was obtained; or (v) A recognized natural chi

official document · source cfr-2024 · id 5:§ 831.671