Dye v. Geiger

NEUMAN, Justice.

Appellant David Dye brought this declaratory judgment action to overcome established paternity in accordance with Iowa Code section 600B.41A (1995). The district court dismissed the petition, ruling that Dye failed to prove one of the seven statutory criteria— that the action serves the best interests of the child whose paternity is at issue. The court also declined to discharge Dye’s child support obligation. Because we believe the record substantially supports the court’s decision, we affirm.

David and Sheila Dye married in July 1982. Their relationship was stormy, and by…