Debra L. McGee/Office of Child Support v. Justin Gonyo

Robinson, J.,

¶ 23. dissenting. In its elevation of biological connection between parent and child over our ordinary rules regarding the finality of judgments, the majority has adopted a legal rule that is at odds with our prior case law, and is squarely contrary to the best interests of Vermont’s children.

¶ 24. Before addressing the majority’s legal reasoning, I note two considerations relating to the framing of this case. First, it’s *228unfortunate, but not surprising, that this case arises in the context of allegations by Ms. McGee (mother) against Mr. Gonyo (putative father) that paint…