Douglas L. v. Arika B.

¶ 1. Douglas L. appeals an order dismissing, without prejudice, his petition to determine paternity. Douglas argues the circuit court erroneously concluded that a paternity determination was not in the best interest of the child. Arika B. cross-appeals, *260arguing the petition should have been dismissed with prejudice. We reject Arika's argument and conclude the circuit court was authorized to dismiss the petition without prejudice. However, the court set forth no factual findings underlying its decision. Because the Wis. Stat. § 767.863(lm)1 best-interest-of-the-child determination is subject…