Grant v. Jones

ALLEN, Judge.

Andre L. Grant challenges a judgment of paternity.* Because the trial court did not address whether the child’s best interests will be served by overcoming the presumption of legitimacy, we reverse.

On December 13, 1990, Cheryl Jones gave birth to a daughter, Chelsea Jones. ■ At the time of birth and for the previous six years, Cheryl Jones was married to Eric Jones. Subsequently, the Joneses divorced, and Cheryl began receiving financial assistance from the Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services (HRS) for the support of Chelsea. HRS instituted a suit on behalf of Cheryl…