Buscaglia v. Ruh

The proof established that the child’s mother and respondent had an intimate relationship since mid-1982. With some interruptions, this relationship continued until sometime in mid-1985. The mother testified that she learned of her pregnancy in mid-September 1985 and that her last menstrual period prior to her pregnancy was in mid-July 1985. When born, the child weighed 8 pounds, 7 ounces, which suggests a full gestational period. There was no evidence that the child was premature.

Critical to the Hearing Officer’s determination was the relationship between the parties in July to early August…