Section 26-17-16 — Promise to render support; stipulations barring paternity action.


(a) Any promise in writing to furnish support for a child, growing out of a supposed or alleged father and child relationship does not require consideration and is enforceable according to its terms in any court having jurisdiction under Section 26-17-10(a), subject to the provisions of Section 26-17-6(d).

(b) Stipulations in any agreement that seek to bar a paternity action are not enforceable.

(Acts 1984, No. 84-244, p. 375, §16.)