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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Except as provided in s. 767.863(1m), at any time in an action to establish the paternity of a child, upon the motion of a party or guardian ad litem, the court or supplemental court commissioner under s. 757.675(2)(g) may, if the court or supplemental court commissioner determines that a judicial determination of whether a male is the father of the child is not in the best interest of the child, dismiss the action with respect to the male, regardless of whether genetic tests have been performed or what the results of the tests, if performed, were. Notwithstanding ss. 767.813(5g)(form)4., 767.84(1) and (2), 767.863(2), 767.865(2), and 767.88 (4), if genetic tests have not yet been performed with respect to the male, the court or supplemental court commissioner is not required to order those genetic tests.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Wisconsin Statutes Marriage and Family (Ch. 765 to 770) § 767.855. Dismissal if adjudication not in child's best interest - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/wi/marriage-and-family-ch-765-to-770/wi-st-767-855/
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