Wisconsin Administrative Code
Department of Children and Families
DCF 101-199 - Family and Economic Security
Chapter DCF 151 - Establishing the paternity of a nonmarital child
Section DCF 151.05 - Disputed cases
Universal Citation: WI Admin Code ยง DCF 151.05
Current through August 26, 2024
(1) The attorney shall commence a court action to establish paternity for all cases except those meeting the criteria for exclusion in s. DCF 151.04, unless:
(a) The mother opposes the
establishment of paternity because of the risk of physical or emotional harm to
the child or herself; or
(b) The
caretaker relative opposes the establishment of paternity because of the risk
of physical or emotional harm to the child or the caretaker relative.
(2) If there is a dispute between the attorney and the mother about commencing a paternity action or the seriousness of the risk of physical or emotional harm, the attorney shall petition the court for appointment of a guardian ad litem to determine whether it would be in the best interests of the child to determine paternity.
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