Section 518. Effect of death, absence, or mental illness of mother  


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  • If, at
      any time before or after a petition is filed, the mother dies or becomes
      mentally ill or cannot be found within the state, neither the proceeding
      nor the right  to  commence  the  proceeding  shall  abate  but  may  be
      commenced  or continued by any of the persons authorized by this article
      to commence a paternity proceeding.