In Re Brandie W.

THE COURT. [*]

Defendant, Robert D., is the father of Brandie W., a minor. Brandie was conceived out of wedlock while her mother, plaintiff Candie R., was a minor. At the time of conception, Robert was an adult. Robert and Candie have never been married or lived together.

Approximately two and one-half years after Brandie was born, Candie applied for public assistance. She named Robert as Brandie's father. A complaint against Robert was filed in the Superior Court of Fresno County. In the complaint, the district attorney alleged that Robert was the father. Among other things, the complaint prayed for a formal declaration that Robert was Brandie's natural father and that he pay child support.

In Robert's answer, he denied his fatherhood. It was later stipulated that both parties would submit to blood tests to determine if Robert was "medically excluded from the possibility of paternity" of Brandie. The court ordered the tests performed. The parties then stipulated that Robert was Brandie's natural father.

Thereafter, the court found Robert to be Brandie's natural father and ordered Robert to pay support payments. It was further ordered that Brandie be issued a new…