J.F. v. W.M.

OPINION

FRIEDLANDER, Judge.

J.F. (Mother), on behalf of her minor children, M.F. and C.F., appeals the denial of a petition to establish paternity of M.F. and C.F. in W.M. (Father). Mother presents the following restated issues for review:

1. Did the trial court err in denying Mother's petition to establish paternity?

2. Did the trial court err in indicating it would consider awarding costs and attorney fees against the State?

We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand.

The relevant facts are that in 1996, Mother was cohabiting and in a committed, long-term relationship with a woman we shall…