Government of the Virgin Islands ex rel. C.C. v. A.P.

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER

This matter presents an issue of first impression in this jurisdiction. The issue presented is whether a putative father who acknowledged paternity is barred by the doctrines of collateral estoppel, res judicata, or equitable estoppel contesting the paternity determination, even when blood testing establishes that the putative father is not the child's biological father. For the reasons stated herein, this Court finds that respondent is barred by the doctrines of collateral estoppel and res judicata from contesting the paternity determination.

FACTS

Due to the…