Kirksey v. Abbott

REINHARD, Judge.

In this paternity suit, respondent’s mother alleged that appellant was the father of her minor daughter (age approximately one and one-half years). She asked the court to declare appellant to be the father. She also requested custody, child support, and attorney’s fees. Appellant filed an amended answer and counterclaim admitting that he was the father of the child, asking for custody, and requesting that the last name of the child be changed from that of the mother’s to his.

After a hearing, the court found the appellant to be the father of the minor child; gave general care,…