Theresa G. v. Eric L.

*415OPINION OF THE COURT

Carolyn E. Demarest, J.

In this paternity proceeding brought pursuant to Family Court Act article 5, petitioner alleges that the respondent is the father of her child, Tiffany Latrese G., born September 10, 1984, in Newark, New Jersey. The petition was sworn July 19, 1985. Petitioner explains her delay in initiating the proceeding in this court as the result of jurisdictional problems in attempting to initiate suit in the State of New Jersey.

On August 28, 1985, respondent appeared before Judge Guy De Phillips in this court and denied paternity. Judge De Phillips appointed…