Department of Children & Family Services v. John B.

Opinion

SUZUKAWA, J.

Jovanni B. was bom in June 2012 to Andrea F. (mother). Two men claim to be his father: appellant John B., who was living with mother when Jovanni was bom and signed a voluntary declaration of paternity, and Brian H., Jovanni’s biological father. When DNA tests showed John was not Jovanni’s biological father, the juvenile court dismissed John from the proceedings and offered reunification services to Brian. John appeals from those orders, contending that because he signed a voluntary declaration of paternity, he is entitled to presumed father status. He also contends that…