In re the Marriage of Williams

Husband appeals an order entered in a dissolution proceeding declaring him to be the father of a child born to his wife nine months before their marriage. Although the issue of our jurisdiction was not raised by the parties, it is our responsibility to determine if the order is properly reviewable. City of Hermiston v. ERB, 280 Or 291, 570 P2d 663 (1977).

Husband petitioned for dissolution of the marriage and alleged that there were no children. In her response wife asserted that husband was the father of her eight-year-old daughter and requested child support. Husband replied that the six…