In Re Paternity of A.M.L.

Cite

161 Wis.2d 133, 467 N.W.2d 570 (WI Ct. App., 1991)

Summary

State’s motives in commencement of paternity action does not make it the sole party interest. A child has a strong interest in a determination on its paternity, although it may be contrary to the best interest of a child that its paternity be established. Thus, commencement of paternity action by GAL was appropriate.

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