In Re the Marriage of Schneckloth

McCORMICK, Justice.

In this appeal and cross-appeal from a dissolution decree, we review de novo the sufficiency of evidence to establish respondent Michael Schneckloth’s paternity of a child born to petitioner Elizabeth Schneck-loth during the marriage. Because we find the evidence insufficient on the paternity issue, we reverse on Michael’s appeal. This moots Elizabeth’s cross-appeal from the child support award, and the cross-appeal is therefore dismissed.

The record shows that the trial court exercised its authority to appoint an attorney for the minor child pursuant to section 598.12, The…