Dade v. State, Child Support Enforcement Division Ex Rel. Lovett

OPINION

1. FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

The State Child Support Enforcement Division filed a complaint on behalf of Patricia Lovett against Arnold Dade to adjudicate paternity of her minor child and compel child support payments. Dade answered and denied paternity. The parties stipulated that Lovett, Dade and the child would submit to blood tests, and the court entered an appropriate order.

Lovett discovered that Dade arranged for a friend to submit blood for testing in Dade’s stead. She moved for sanctions, including an order establishing paternity. Superior Court Judge Victor D. Carlson…