State on Behalf of McMichael v. Fox

937 P.2d 1075 (1997)

132 Wash.2d 346

The STATE of Washington, on behalf of Nicole R. McMICHAEL, a minor child, Respondent,

v.

Leon C. FOX, alleged father, Appellant, and

Rebecca McMichael, Natural Mother.

No. 64324-5.

Supreme Court of Washington, En Banc.

Argued March 26, 1997.

Decided June 5, 1997.

Rebecca McMichael, Tacoma.

Gary Burleson, Mason County Prosecutor, Michael Haas, Deputy, Shelton, for respondent.

Michael Slish, Des Moines, for appellant.

TALMADGE, Justice.

We are asked to determine if the State satisfied its duty as guardian ad litem of a child in a paternity action under the Uniform…