In Re the Paternity of "Adam"

“Bob” appeals from an order of the Eighteenth Judicial District Court, Gallatin County, concluding that it was not in “Adam’s,” a minor child, best interest to declare paternity in “Bob.” 1 We affirm.

BACKGROUND

“Mary” and “John” moved to Bozeman together in 1990 to establish a restaurant and bakery. At that time, Mary and John lived together and their relationship was platonic. Mary met Bob in a business context in 1991 and thereafter they began an intimate relationship. Bob moved into Mary’s and John’s apartment in the early months of 1992. In April 1992, Bob’s and Mary’s relationship ended…