# Iowa Code § 252A.5A: Limitations of actions

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TVI_C252A_S252A.5A

## Section

- **Citation:** Iowa Code § 252A.5A
- **Heading:** Limitations of actions
- **Jurisdiction:** Iowa
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** IA Code / Title VI / Chapter 252A / Section 252A.5A

## Text

(1) An action to establish paternity and support under this chapter may be brought within the time limitations set forth in section 614.8.

(2) Notwithstanding subsection 1, an action to establish paternity and support under this chapter may be brought concerning a person who was under age eighteen on August 16, 1984, regardless of whether any prior action was dismissed because a statute of limitations of less than eighteen years was then in effect. Such an action may be brought within the time limitations set forth in section 614.8, or until July 2, 1992, whichever is later.

90 Acts, ch 1224, §3

## Nearby sections

- [Iowa Code § 252A.1 Title and purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TVI_C252A_S252A.1.md)
- [Iowa Code § 252A.2 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TVI_C252A_S252A.2.md)
- [Iowa Code § 252A.3 Liability for support.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TVI_C252A_S252A.3.md)
- [Iowa Code § 252A.3A Establishing paternity by affidavit.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TVI_C252A_S252A.3A.md)
- [Iowa Code § 252A.4 Section 252A.4](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TVI_C252A_S252A.4.md)
- [Iowa Code § 252A.4A Section 252A.4A](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TVI_C252A_S252A.4A.md)
- [Iowa Code § 252A.5 When proceeding may be maintained.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TVI_C252A_S252A.5.md)
- [Iowa Code § 252A.5A Limitations of actions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TVI_C252A_S252A.5A.md)
- [Iowa Code § 252A.6 How commenced — trial.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TVI_C252A_S252A.6.md)
- [Iowa Code § 252A.6A Additional provisions regarding paternity establishment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TVI_C252A_S252A.6A.md)
- [Iowa Code § 252A.7 Petitioner’s representatives to appear.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TVI_C252A_S252A.7.md)
- [Iowa Code § 252A.8 Additional remedies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TVI_C252A_S252A.8.md)
- [Iowa Code § 252A.9 Construction.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TVI_C252A_S252A.9.md)
- [Iowa Code § 252A.10 Costs advanced.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TVI_C252A_S252A.10.md)

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