State ex rel. Simons v. Simons

In this proceeding under ORS 416.400 to 416.465 to establish a child support order, respondent Alton Simons (Simons) appeals from a judgment of the circuit court determining that he is the legal father of J, petitioner Wendy Simons’ (mother) child, and ordering him to pay child support in the amount of $466 per month until J reaches the age of 18 or until J reaches the age of 21 if he is attending school as defined under Oregon law. Although Simons has a close and loving relationship with J, there is no dispute that he is not the child’s biological father. The primary question on appeal is…