Martin v. Obiakor

LAWRENCE E. MOONEY, Judge.

Renee Martin appeals the trial court’s denial of pre-petition child support in this paternity case. We reverse and remand.

Renee Martin (“Mother”), as next friend of Ifedigbo Obiakor (“Son”), instituted a paternity action under the Uniform Parentage Act (“UPA”), Section 210.817, et. seq., RSMo. (1994) against Son’s biological father, Ifeanyi Obiakor (“Father”), seeking a declaration of paternity, custody of Son, child support, and attorney’s fees. The trial court entered judgment declaring Ifeanyi Obiakor to be Son’s biological father and making provisions for…