In Re Paternity of D.L.H.

Cite

142 Wis. 2d 606, 419 N.W.2d 283 (WI Ct. App., 1987)

Summary

Equitable estoppel is available as a defense to the mother’s institution of paternity proceedings where her husband acquired rights under an “equitable parent” theory. A trial court cannot dismiss a paternity action without the consent of all parties.

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