Shanee Y. v. Ronnie J.

WEDEMEYER, EJ.

¶ 1. Ronnie J. appeals from an order denying a motion to open judgments of paternity, which adjudicated him as the father of Landon C.Y. and Demetrius A.Y. He claims that the trial court erroneously exercised its discretion in denying his motion to open the judgments. Because no reasonable basis exists to deny the motion, we reverse and remand.

BACKGROUND

¶ 2. On December 8, 1992, paternity actions were filed naming Ronnie J. as the father of Shanee Y.'s childrenDemetrius, born December 5, 1986, and Landon, born February 14, 1988. At the time of the filing, Ronnie was…