# Paternity Claims and Adoption Proceedings Involving Members and Former Members of the Armed Forces
> **US Department of Defense** · Final rule. · Published 2018-04-09 · Effective 2018-04-09 · 83 FR 15065
## Document
- **Document number:** 2018-07161
- **Category:** other
- **Sub-agency:** US Department of Defense
- **Federal Register citation:** 83 FR 15065
- **CFR reference:** 32 CFR 81
- **Publication date:** 2018-04-09
- **Effective date:** 2018-04-09
- **DOD docket:** Docket ID: DOD-2017-OS-0048
## Abstract

This final rule removes DoD's regulation concerning paternity claims and adoption proceedings involving members and former members of the Armed Forces. The DoD policy that corresponds with this rule is not required by law and was rescinded. This part is not necessary, therefore, it can be removed from the CFR.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2018/04/09/2018-07161/paternity-claims-and-adoption-proceedings-involving-members-and-former-members-of-the-armed-forces)
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