Charlot v. Goldwire

Barnes, Presiding Judge.

This case arose after Larousse Chariot, the biological father of B. C., pro se, filed a petition for legitimation and custody or visitation against Meesha Goldwire, the child’s mother. Goldwire answered and counterclaimed for custody, support, and attorney fees. Chariot filed a motion for genetic testing, which Goldwire did not contest, instead agreeing to the DNA testing “to determine [B. C.’s] paternity in lieu of holding a hearing [on paternity].” Both parties appeared at a hearing on the motion, after which, the trial court granted the motion and ordered them to…